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Physical Indicators of Maltreatment and Neglect
- Failure to thrive (physically or emotionally)
- Positive drug toxicology, especially in newborns
- Lags in physical development
- Consistent hunger, poor hygiene, and inappropriate dress for the weather
- Speech disorders
- Consistent lack of supervision, for extended periods, or in dangerous situations
- Unattended physical problems or medical needs
- Chronic truancy
- Abandonment
Child Behavioral Indicators
- Begging or stealing food
- Extended stays at school (arriving early or staying late)
- Constant fatigue, listlessness, or falling asleep in class
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Delinquency
- States there is no caretaker
- Runaway behavior
- Habit disorders such as sucking, biting, rocking, etc.
- Conduct disorders such as antisocial behavior, destructive behavior, etc.
- Neurotic traits such as sleep disorders, inhibition of play
- Psychoneurotic behaviors such as obsessions, compulsions, phobias, or hypochondriasis
- Exhibits behavioral extremes, such as aggression and then withdrawal
- Overly adaptive behavior, such as being inappropriately adult-like, or infant-like
- Mental or emotional developmental lags
- Attempts suicide
Adapted from: The identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment: New York State Syllabus. (2001).
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Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Marlene Scheer
Continuing Education Coordinator
Social Work Building, Rm 231
p - 516.877.4392
f - 516.877.3266
e - scheer@adelphi.edu
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