ABSTRACT
Professionals can do a very quick estimate of their attachment style using brief descriptions of the several main attachment styles identified by Bowlby, Main and their colleagues. In the UK and the USA, the most common attachment style is secure. A secure attachment style will underpin a belief that professionals are of value in the world and that other people can generally be trusted to behave supportively towards professionals. Having more than one attachment style may feel con fusing at times, but overall it is definitely a bonus as it increases our repertoire and our adaptability in life. Interventions designed for people with attachment difficulties have been found to be helpful for those on the autism spectrum. Chris Fraley is a distinguished research psychologist who has many publications and a wealth of knowledge about attachment styles.
