Specificity and heterogeneity in children's responses to profound institutional privation

Author:

Rutter Michael L.,Kreppner Jana M.,O'Connor Thomas G.

Abstract

BackgroundThe sequelae of profound early privation are varied.AimsTo delineate the behavioural patterns that are specifically associated with institutional privation.MethodA group of 165 children adopted from Romania before the age of 42 months were compared at 4 years and 6 years with 52 non-deprived UK children adopted in infancy. Dysfunction was assessed for seven domains of functioning. The groups were compared on which, and how many, domains were impaired.ResultsAttachment problems, inattention/overactivity, quasi-autistic features and cognitive impairment were associated with institutional privation, but emotional difficulties, poor peer relationships and conduct problems were not. Nevertheless, one-fifth of children who spent the longest time in institutions showed normal functioning.ConclusionsAttachment disorder behaviours, inattention/overactivity and quasi-autistic behaviour constitute institutional privation patterns.

Publisher

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health

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