EMOTIONAL ABUSE
 | Physical, Mental and Emotional development lags Sudden speech disorders such as stuttering Continual Self-depreciaction “I am stupid, ugly, worthless, etc.” Inapporopriate response to pain “will take it in. I deserve this response.” |
Neurotic behavior (rocking, twisting hair, self mutilation)
Extremes of passitivity or aggression
Overreaction to mistakes
Extreme fear of anything new or new situations
Extremes of passitivity or aggression
Overreaction to mistakes
Extreme fear of anything new or new situations
NEGLECT
 | Constant Hunger Poor Hygeniene Constant Tiredness Poor State of Clothing Emaciation (Rapid Body Mass Index) Untreated Medical Problems No Social Relationships Compulsive scavenging Destructive tendencies |
Physical Abuse
| ~ Unexplained recurrent injuries or burns ~ Improbable excuses or refusal to explain injuries ~ Wearing clothes to cover injuries even in hot weather ~Refuse to undress for gym/PE ~Bald Patches ~Fear of Medical help or examination ~Aggression toward others ~Fear of physical contact-shrinking back if touched ~Admitting that they are “punished”. *Punished is excessive such as being beaten every night to make him study ~Fear suspected abuser will be contacted by teachers |  |
SEX ABUSE
Overly affectionate –knows more about sex than what is appropriate to the child’s age
Medical problems such as chronic itching, pain in the genitals, venereal diseases
Depression, self mutilation, depression, suicide attempts, running away, overdoses, anorexia
Personality changes such as becoming insecure or clinging
Sudden loss of appetite or compulsive eating
Regressing to younger behavior patterns such as thumb sucking or bringing out discarded cuddle toys
Isolated or withdrawn
Inability to concentrate
Lack of trust or fear of someone they know well
Starting to wet themselves again day or night
Medical problems such as chronic itching, pain in the genitals, venereal diseases
Depression, self mutilation, depression, suicide attempts, running away, overdoses, anorexia
Personality changes such as becoming insecure or clinging
Sudden loss of appetite or compulsive eating
Regressing to younger behavior patterns such as thumb sucking or bringing out discarded cuddle toys
Isolated or withdrawn
Inability to concentrate
Lack of trust or fear of someone they know well
Starting to wet themselves again day or night
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