Psych-Media of NC, Inc.
PO Box 57
Bear Creek, NC  27207
Phone: (336) 581-3700
Fax: (336) 581-3766
Email: mhdd@emji.net

Ethological Approach to Individuals With
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Jarrett Barnhill, M.D.

Attachment is a major factor during development throughout the life cycle. Most studies conclude that attachment is a complex interaction between brain development, temperament, and life experiences. This presentation addresses the role of attachment in psychiatric disorders in people with intellectual disabilities.

Ment Health Aspects Dev Disabil 2007;10(2):53-63