child characteristics
Last reviewed 01/2018
These are clearly generalisations, but some helpful features include:
- mental alertness to surroundings - at the extreme described as frozen watchfulness
- absent exploration but sustained vigilance
- increased appetite and disturbed feeding behaviours
- forming indiscriminate attachments in hospital
- seeking attention
- demonstrating aggressiveness
- immature play
- decreased inter-personal interaction
- dull, pale skin
- physically apathetic
- children with learning disabilities may be at greater risk of abuse