Reactive attachment disorder usually starts in infancy. There's little research on signs and symptoms of reactive attachment disorder beyond early childhood, and it remains uncertain whether it occurs in children older than 5 years. Signs and symptoms may include:  Unexplained withdrawal, fear, sadness or irritability Sad and listless appearance Not seeking comfort or showing no response when comfort is given Failure to smile Watching others closely but not engaging in social interaction Failure to reach out when picked up No interest in playing peekaboo or other interactive games Behavior problems Failing to seek support or assistance 
reactive attachment disorder starts infancy  there's little research signs symptoms reactive attachment disorder early childhood  remains uncertain occurs children older 5 years  signs symptoms may include:  unexplained withdrawal  fear  sadness irritability sad listless appearance seeking comfort showing response comfort given failure smile watching closely engaging social interaction failure reach picked interest playing peekaboo interactive games behavior problems seek support assistance 
reactive attachment disorder