SocialCommunicationClear and directcommunicationcan help buildtrust andunderstandingin relationships.AnxiousAttachmentProviding asupportive andunderstandingenvironment can helpautistic individualsdevelop secureattachments.AvoidantAttachmentStruggles withmanaging strongemotions can leadto attachmentdifficulties,particularly anxietyor avoidance.While possible,autistic adults mayfind it challenging todevelop secureattachment due tosocial difficulties andemotional regulationchallenges.UnderstandingDifficulties withunderstandingsocial cues andexpressingemotions canimpact attachmentdevelopment.EnvironmentalFactorsInsecureAttachmentEnhancing socialskills can improveinteractions andsupportattachmentdevelopmentExperiences withearly relationshipsand parentingstyles can alsoinfluenceattachment styles.DisorganizedAttachmentSome autisticindividuals mayoutwardly mask theiremotions, making itharder for others tounderstand their trueattachment needs.ClearCommunicationTherapyIndividuals with this stylemay be overly concernedwith maintaining closerelationships and may beprone to seeking constantreassurance and validation,potentially linked to socialanxiety and difficultyunderstanding social cues.MaskingSecureAttachmentEmotionalRegulationSocialSkillsTrainingTeaching andpracticing emotionalregulationstrategies can helpautistic individualsmanage strongemotions.This style ischaracterized by adesire forindependence andemotional distance,often stemming from aneed for self-regulationand a lack of socialunderstanding.EmotionalRegulationSkillsAutistic individuals maybe more prone toinsecure attachmentstyles, particularlyavoidant and anxious,due to challenges insocial interaction andemotional processing.This 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.SocialCommunicationClear and directcommunicationcan help buildtrust andunderstandingin relationships.AnxiousAttachmentProviding asupportive andunderstandingenvironment can helpautistic individualsdevelop secureattachments.AvoidantAttachmentStruggles withmanaging strongemotions can leadto attachmentdifficulties,particularly anxietyor avoidance.While possible,autistic adults mayfind it challenging todevelop secureattachment due tosocial difficulties andemotional regulationchallenges.UnderstandingDifficulties withunderstandingsocial cues andexpressingemotions canimpact attachmentdevelopment.EnvironmentalFactorsInsecureAttachmentEnhancing socialskills can improveinteractions andsupportattachmentdevelopmentExperiences withearly relationshipsand parentingstyles can alsoinfluenceattachment styles.DisorganizedAttachmentSome autisticindividuals mayoutwardly mask theiremotions, making itharder for others tounderstand their trueattachment needs.ClearCommunicationTherapyIndividuals with this stylemay be overly concernedwith maintaining closerelationships and may beprone to seeking constantreassurance and validation,potentially linked to socialanxiety and difficultyunderstanding social cues.MaskingSecureAttachmentEmotionalRegulationSocialSkillsTrainingTeaching andpracticing emotionalregulationstrategies can helpautistic individualsmanage strongemotions.This style ischaracterized by adesire forindependence andemotional distance,often stemming from aneed for self-regulationand a lack of socialunderstanding.EmotionalRegulationSkillsAutistic individuals maybe more prone toinsecure attachmentstyles, particularlyavoidant and anxious,due to challenges insocial interaction andemotional processing.This 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.

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. Social Communication
  2. Clear and direct communication can help build trust and understanding in relationships.
  3. Anxious Attachment
  4. Providing a supportive and understanding environment can help autistic individuals develop secure attachments.
  5. Avoidant Attachment
  6. Struggles with managing strong emotions can lead to attachment difficulties, particularly anxiety or avoidance.
  7. While possible, autistic adults may find it challenging to develop secure attachment due to social difficulties and emotional regulation challenges.
  8. Understanding
  9. Difficulties with understanding social cues and expressing emotions can impact attachment development.
  10. Environmental Factors
  11. Insecure Attachment
  12. Enhancing social skills can improve interactions and support attachment development
  13. Experiences with early relationships and parenting styles can also influence attachment styles.
  14. Disorganized Attachment
  15. Some autistic individuals may outwardly mask their emotions, making it harder for others to understand their true attachment needs.
  16. Clear Communication
  17. Therapy
  18. 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.
  19. Masking
  20. Secure Attachment
  21. Emotional Regulation
  22. Social Skills Training
  23. Teaching and practicing emotional regulation strategies can help autistic individuals manage strong emotions.
  24. 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.
  25. Emotional Regulation Skills
  26. Autistic individuals may be more prone to insecure attachment styles, particularly avoidant and anxious, due to challenges in social interaction and emotional processing.
  27. 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.