Do adults get attachment disorder?

Theres no formal diagnosis for attachment disorder in adults. But you can certainly experience attachment issues in adulthood. For some, these may be lingering symptoms of RAD or DSED that went undiagnosed in their childhood.

How does attachment disorder start?

Causes. No one knows exactly why some children develop attachment disorders while others living in the same environment dont. But researchers agree there is a link between attachment disorders and significant neglect or deprivation, repeated changes in primary caretakers, or being reared in institutional settings.