Health Assessment of the Toddler, Preschool, and School-Aged Child

Running head: ABUSE ON SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN Health Assessment on School Going Children Name: Institution: Course: Tutor: Date: Abstract. This essay will give the different types of child abuse. The symptoms of child abuse will be explained in relation to the type of child abuse. The essay will also look at who reports ought to be made when a child is being abused. A conclusion will be given explaining the importance of knowing child abuse and how it can be avoided. Health Assessment on school going children There are many types of child abuse and physical abuse is the one which can easily be detected compared to any other forms of abuse such as emotional or child neglect. Child abuse can also happen to a child in different age groups including school going children or those above the age of four (Saisan, Smith & Segal, 2011). One can be able to detect child abuse by assessing the behavior of the child. Children who are abused are likely to be scared on doing anything wrong and do not have a strong attachment to the parent or guardian. However, all these symptoms apply to children who experience emotional abuse. The symptoms therefore depend on the kind of abuse. The most common injuries in children who are physically abused include frequent bruises and injuries. In sexual abuse, children are likely to avoid a specific person, have some knowledge on sexual acts or feel shy when c...