Difficulties withunderstandingsocial cues andexpressingemotions canimpact attachmentdevelopment.Struggles withmanaging strongemotions can leadto attachmentdifficulties,particularly anxietyor avoidance.ClearCommunicationTherapyProviding asupportive andunderstandingenvironment can helpautistic individualsdevelop secureattachments.Individuals with this stylemay be overly concernedwith maintaining closerelationships and may beprone to seeking constantreassurance and validation,potentially linked to socialanxiety and difficultyunderstanding social cues.SecureAttachmentAnxiousAttachmentAutistic individuals maybe more prone toinsecure attachmentstyles, particularlyavoidant and anxious,due to challenges insocial interaction andemotional processing.Enhancing socialskills can improveinteractions andsupportattachmentdevelopmentWhile possible,autistic adults mayfind it challenging todevelop secureattachment due tosocial difficulties andemotional regulationchallenges.InsecureAttachmentDisorganizedAttachmentEmotionalRegulationThis is the mostchallenging insecure style,often associated withtrauma and unstableparenting. It can becharacterized by a desirefor love and connectionalongside a fear of beinghurt, Psychology Todaynotes.EmotionalRegulationSkillsSome autisticindividuals mayoutwardly mask theiremotions, making itharder for others tounderstand their trueattachment needs.SocialSkillsTrainingAvoidantAttachmentTeaching andpracticing emotionalregulationstrategies can helpautistic individualsmanage strongemotions.Experiences withearly relationshipsand parentingstyles can alsoinfluenceattachment styles.EnvironmentalFactorsThis style ischaracterized by adesire forindependence andemotional distance,often stemming from aneed for self-regulationand a lack of socialunderstanding.UnderstandingClear and directcommunicationcan help buildtrust andunderstandingin relationships.SocialCommunicationMaskingDifficulties withunderstandingsocial cues andexpressingemotions canimpact attachmentdevelopment.Struggles withmanaging strongemotions can leadto attachmentdifficulties,particularly anxietyor avoidance.ClearCommunicationTherapyProviding asupportive andunderstandingenvironment can helpautistic individualsdevelop secureattachments.Individuals with this stylemay be overly concernedwith maintaining closerelationships and may beprone to seeking constantreassurance and validation,potentially linked to socialanxiety and difficultyunderstanding social cues.SecureAttachmentAnxiousAttachmentAutistic individuals maybe more prone toinsecure attachmentstyles, particularlyavoidant and anxious,due to challenges insocial interaction andemotional processing.Enhancing socialskills can improveinteractions andsupportattachmentdevelopmentWhile possible,autistic adults mayfind it challenging todevelop secureattachment due tosocial difficulties andemotional regulationchallenges.InsecureAttachmentDisorganizedAttachmentEmotionalRegulationThis is the mostchallenging insecure style,often associated withtrauma and unstableparenting. It can becharacterized by a desirefor love and connectionalongside a fear of beinghurt, Psychology Todaynotes.EmotionalRegulationSkillsSome autisticindividuals mayoutwardly mask theiremotions, making itharder for others tounderstand their trueattachment needs.SocialSkillsTrainingAvoidantAttachmentTeaching andpracticing emotionalregulationstrategies can helpautistic individualsmanage strongemotions.Experiences withearly relationshipsand parentingstyles can alsoinfluenceattachment styles.EnvironmentalFactorsThis style ischaracterized by adesire forindependence andemotional distance,often stemming from aneed for self-regulationand a lack of socialunderstanding.UnderstandingClear and directcommunicationcan help buildtrust andunderstandingin relationships.SocialCommunicationMasking

Attachment - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Difficulties with understanding social cues and expressing emotions can impact attachment development.
  2. Struggles with managing strong emotions can lead to attachment difficulties, particularly anxiety or avoidance.
  3. Clear Communication
  4. Therapy
  5. Providing a supportive and understanding environment can help autistic individuals develop secure attachments.
  6. Individuals with this style may be overly concerned with maintaining close relationships and may be prone to seeking constant reassurance and validation, potentially linked to social anxiety and difficulty understanding social cues.
  7. Secure Attachment
  8. Anxious Attachment
  9. Autistic individuals may be more prone to insecure attachment styles, particularly avoidant and anxious, due to challenges in social interaction and emotional processing.
  10. Enhancing social skills can improve interactions and support attachment development
  11. While possible, autistic adults may find it challenging to develop secure attachment due to social difficulties and emotional regulation challenges.
  12. Insecure Attachment
  13. Disorganized Attachment
  14. Emotional Regulation
  15. This is the most challenging insecure style, often associated with trauma and unstable parenting. It can be characterized by a desire for love and connection alongside a fear of being hurt, Psychology Today notes.
  16. Emotional Regulation Skills
  17. Some autistic individuals may outwardly mask their emotions, making it harder for others to understand their true attachment needs.
  18. Social Skills Training
  19. Avoidant Attachment
  20. Teaching and practicing emotional regulation strategies can help autistic individuals manage strong emotions.
  21. Experiences with early relationships and parenting styles can also influence attachment styles.
  22. Environmental Factors
  23. This style is characterized by a desire for independence and emotional distance, often stemming from a need for self-regulation and a lack of social understanding.
  24. Understanding
  25. Clear and direct communication can help build trust and understanding in relationships.
  26. Social Communication
  27. Masking