Abstract

The current article addresses the topic related to the disorganization of attachment. In particular, disorganization will be discussed as the unresolved states of mind of the parent with respect to the diagnosis of the child. Parental reactions to diagnosis of their child as well as the different strategies used by the parents for addressing this experience will be presented and discussed. As highlighted by the literature review, some questions are still under investigation and represent a research area in need to be further explored.