Emotional abuse
Physical Indicators
- Failing to thrive; underweight
- Speech disorders
Behaviour Indicators
- Regressive behaviour, rocking back and forth, thumb sucking
- Eating disorders; anorexia nervosa, bulimia, obesity
- Constantly seeking attention
- Low self-esteem and self-confidence; eager to please
- Passive, compliant
- Anxious, depressed, withdrawn, anti-social
- Self-harm, suicidal tendencies
- Bedwetting
- Lying and stealing