Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a rare condition where children dont form an emotional bond with their caretakers. It is described in clinical literature as a severe and relatively uncommon disorder that can affect children, although these issues do occasionally persist into adulthood. RAD is characterized by markedly disturbed and developmentally inappropriate social responsiveness, apathy, and onset before 8 months. Children with RAD have trouble managing their emotions and struggle to form meaningful connections with other people. RAD develops when attachment between a young child and their primary caregiver doesn’t happen or is interrupted due to grossly negligent care. The diagnostic criteria for RAD include symptoms such as failure to thrive, a lack of developmentally appropriate social responsiveness, apathy, and onset before 8 months. Before diagnosing a child with RAD, a trained mental health expert with particular expertise in differential diagnosis will offer tests to rule out other causes, including autism spectrum disorder. There are no lab tests to diagnose RAD, but the doctor may use various tests to see what may be causing the symptoms.