3. Physical signs and symptoms
• Bed-wetting or bed soiling
• Unattended medical needs
• Frequent complaints of
headaches, nausea,
abdominal pains
• Dirty, worn out clothes
• Has deprived physical living
conditions
4. Behavioral signs and symptoms
• Severe developmental gaps
• Depression, anxiety
• Withdrawal or aggression
• Overly compliant
• Attention seeking behaviors
• Extreme inhibition in play
5. Adult behavior
• Verbal humiliation
• Calls the child names
• Continually yells at the child
• Threatens the child
• Has unrealistic expectations of
the child
• Exploits the child
• Ignores or fails to protect the
child
6. Impact of emotional abuse
Emotional problems
• low self esteem
• depression and withdrawal
• lack of empathy
Behavioral problems
• difficulties with relationships
• poor social skills
7. Impact of emotional abuse
Cont…
Intellectual and cognitive delays
• delays in school
• poor self help skills
Physical development delays
• child fails to thrive
• medical problems