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9. Hyper-Attachment

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9. Hyper-Attachment

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Overly attached to primary handler, seeks to return to primary handler when handled by others
    Readily adapts to new handler or caretaker even when primary handler is visible
 Demonstrates slight attachment to primary handler and familiar individuals. Signs may include:

    looking for handler
    Readily adapts to a new handler or caretaker who provides support for short periods
 Demonstrates mild attachment to primary handler and familiar individuals. Signs may include:

    looking for handler
    exhibiting mild anxiety with or without minor vocalizing
    readily adapts to new handler or caretaker with support, which may include use of food
 Forms strong attachments to primary handler and familiar individuals. Signs may include:

    prolonged seeking of primary handler
    moderate anxiety and difficulty and/or unwillingness to work with and respond to new handler despite providing support.
    difficulty staying on task.
    Adapts slowly to new handler or caretaker even when primary handler is not visible.
 Forms very strong attachments to primary handler and familiar individuals. Signs may include:

    severe anxiety and prolonged inability or unwillingness to work with and respond to new handler despite providing support.
    unable to stay on task.
    Very slow adaptation to new handler or caretaker if primary handler is not present

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