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Why Attachment Theory Fails Autistic People, and What Might Work Instead

By Helen Edgar Autistic Realms 19 May 2026 1 MIN READ

If you have spent any time navigating schools, social care, or therapy as an Autistic person or supporting a loved one, you have likely encountered attachment theory. You may have been blamed for your children’s difficulties and said they were due to attachment disorders and perhaps your parenting issues, or you may…

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