A Family for Tilly: Helping a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder

A Family for Tilly: Helping a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder

This book describes the struggles of a young girl who experienced early trauma and then repeated, failed foster placements. Tilly is a smart and tenacious four year-old who creates chaos and destruction in her attempts to protect herself from becoming too close to anyone. When Tilly is placed with a new family on a farm, Tilly’s new mom proves to be as determined as her young daughter and eventually discovers ways to help her little girl recover. This book provides guidance and hope to the many families who have a child suffering from reactive attachment disorder. It is also helpful for parents whose children have defiance and behavior issues.