tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971426914329031578.post897545243851880628..comments2023-12-27T00:21:19.542-08:00Comments on Adoption at the Movies : Mr. Monk and Foster Care AdoptionAddisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12732176527883570863noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971426914329031578.post-22766239786217984152014-01-05T12:05:07.724-08:002014-01-05T12:05:07.724-08:00Hi there - thanks for reading and for the comment....Hi there - thanks for reading and for the comment. Thomas' and Chess' (1977) categorizations of temperament are a helpful way to think about how kids relate to the world. I do wonder if they've ever been adapted for kids who've experienced trauma - but in any case, kids do have temperaments that are independent from their experiences - and Tommy does seem to be an "easy kid." You're right - that doesn't necessarily indicate pathology. Thanks for commenting!Addisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732176527883570863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971426914329031578.post-5223751469936063852013-12-30T09:45:09.775-08:002013-12-30T09:45:09.775-08:00I have to disagree with the comment that Tommy mig...I have to disagree with the comment that Tommy might suffer from RAD, as it is seeking out pathology where it likely doesn't exist. Tommy appears to have what is broadly termed an "easy" (the other two being "slow-to-warm-up" and "difficult") temperament. His attachment to Monk did not appear pathological - if Tommy had the disinhibited form of RAD, he would have pathologically attached to pretty much anyone, which he did not. When discussing a real disorder, in this case, one that is recognized in the DSM-IV and DSM-V, it is important to understand and convey the actual pathology of the disorder, and not simply throw the term out to be interpreted colloquially by your readers. Tommy displayed an easy temperament, and so appeared friendly and well-adjusted when meeting new adults - your lay readers might be misled into fearing that their easygoing infant has RAD - in other words, seeing pathology where none exists.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15636175320882478340noreply@blogger.com