The psychobiological theory of attachment: a viable frame of reference for early intervention providers.
Psychobiological Attachment Theory (PAT) (Kraemer, 1992) provides a way of thinking about caregiver-infant relationships for use in clinical practice. This manuscript describes how the theory translates into a frame of reference that can be used in practice within the context of natural environments. A discussion of the theoretical base, function/dysfunction criteria, postulates regarding change, and presentation of an evaluation guide, provides a practical tool for use in early intervention practice.
Barnekow
Kris A
KA
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program, 2400 East Hartford Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA. krisb@uwm.edu
Kraemer
Gary W
GW
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D017028:Caregivers; D002657:Child Development; D018479:Early Intervention, Educational; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D019962:Reactive Attachment Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology