Neglect

Physical Indicators

• Poor personal hygiene; dirty and unkempt, head lice
• • Inappropriate dress and clothing
• • Low weight, an appearance of being malnourished
• • Sores, infections etc particularly if they appear untreated
• • Fatigue, listlessness, falling asleep or having difficulty in staying awake
• • Being left alone for long periods or in dangerous and inappropriate settings
• • Lengthy absences from school.

Behaviour Indicators

• Constant hunger and seeking of food
• Lack of care, attention and supervision by parent or carer
• Rocking back and forth, thumb sucking, ‘head banging’
• Poor social skills and peer relationships
• Addiction or use of cigarettes, alcohol and other substances
• Poor academic performance.