[lucyjoy]

I know one child who had both but no longer has RAD.

However, a child can not be bonded to anyone and still have RAD. Can you speak with the doctor who made the diagnosis? He had to have had some basis for it.

What does foster mom say about the RAD? The current therapist? On what basis does the case worker consider the child bonded to her? What is her history like? Does it indicate she was somewhere long enough to have received attachment therapy and bonded?

RAD kids are very good at conning caseworkers into thinking the kids are fine and the foster parents are crazy. My kids case worker said they were energetic and bonded to her. They weren't bonded and were severe RAD. If the child has the diagnosis, as a prospective parent, I would have to assume she has it and procede accordingly.