Activity Two:

In Activity One, you thought about things that make it more likely for a child to be abused. In this activity, think about those children who have already been abused or neglected. Here are some problems children have after they are abused or neglected.

 How do abuse and neglect cause these problems? Write your ideas after each point.

·       Slow physical development.

How?

·       Slow development of language skills.

How?

·       Slow social and emotional development.

How?

·       Learning problems.

How?

·       Poor coordination.

How?

·       Problems getting along with other children.

How?