Most people take attachment for granted.
Children spends most of their time around caregivers and naturally forms a bond with the caregiver.
Once the bonds of attachment have been put in place they are very strong and can be transferred to other people as needed. These vital bonds are formed during the first two years of life. The tragedy of attachment disorder occurs when a child never forms attachment bonds in the early years. This can happen when no caregivers are available to bond with the child or when the bonding process is severely disrupted. There is an active support group in the Philadelphia Area.