Behavioral Checklist

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Children often find it difficult to or are unable to tell their parents about child sexual abuse. The following information serves as an alert to the possibility that all may not be well with your child.

  • Phobia/fear specially of certain places or people like uncles, aunts teachers, servants etc( hints, indirect comments or statements about abuse)

  • Trusting relatives especially or not at all.

  • Mostly seen with money or sweets.

  • Mostly staying quiet, being afraid, being passive, displaying low self esteem and being under confident.

  • Preferring to stay alone.

  • Appearing mysteriously.

  • Becoming aggressive and short tempered.

  • Crying excessively

  • Eating and sleeping problems. (eat /sleep a lot or does not eat/sleep) nightmares etc.

  • Bedwetting or sexual problems.  (excessive touching, preoccupation with private parts or excessive masturbation)

  • Delinquent behavior, stealing things, excessive lying and running away from home.

  • Age-inappropriate sexual awareness or interest. Sexual play with toys peers or adults. (Sexual knowledge in languages or behavior)

  • Drop in academic performance.

  • Relationship problems with peers or family members. (withdrawal/clinging to parents peers).

  • Self injurious behavior,( gradual/sudden) suicidal attempts or ideation.

  • Itching bleeding, cuts, and laceration in genital area, difficulty in walking Nausea/upset stomach.

  • Excessive bathing or poor hygiene.

  • Anger and mood changes. Attention seeking behavior.

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