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Old 06-04-2006, 04:19 PM
Abdulina Abdulina is offline
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Some symptoms

I found this list of symptoms. Has more than the 21 but gives a little more as well. Here goes:

Symptoms of RAD in Children

Superficially charming and engaging, particularly around strangers or those who they feel they can manipulate

Indiscriminate affection, often to strangers; but not affectionate on parent’s terms

Problems making eye contact, except when angry or lying

A severe need to control everything and everyone; worsens as the child gets older

Hypervigilant

Hyperactive, yet lazy in performing tasks

Argumentative, often over silly or insignificant things

Frequent tantrums or rage, often over trivial issues

Demanding or clingy, often at inappropriate times

Trouble understanding cause and effect

Poor impulse control

Lacks morals, values, and spiritual faith

Little or no empathy; often have not developed a conscience

Cruelty to animals

Lying for no apparent reason

False allegations of abuse

Destructive to property or self

Stealing

Constant chatter; nonsense questions

Abnormal speech patterns; uninterested in learning communication skills

Developmental / Learning delays

Fascination with fire, blood and gore, weapons, evil; will usually make the bad choice

Problems with food; either hoarding it or refusing to eat

Concerned with details, but ignoring the main issues

Few or no long term friends; tend to be loners

Attitude of entitlement and self-importance

Sneaks things without permission even if he could have had them by asking

Triangulation of adults; pitting one against the other
A darkness behind the eyes when raging
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