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Neglectthe impact STEPHANIE WELCH SEANNA KEELEY SOCIAL WORKER , SAT ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGER, SAT Aims of today To have a greater understanding of the social, behavioural and emotional signs of neglect To have a greater understanding
STEPHANIE WELCH SEANNA KEELEY
SOCIAL WORKER , SAT ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGER, SAT
To have a greater understanding of the social,
behavioural and emotional signs of neglect
To have a greater understanding of the social,
behavioural and emotional impact of neglect
To understand what effects neglect can have
To understand the impact neglect can have on
attachment and relationships
Neglect is the most common form
How many children experience neglect?
Source: Radford, L. et al (2011) Child abuse and neglect in the UK today.
Health
Police Education
Housing
Warning signs
Type of effect Infants 0-2 Early Childhood The School Years Development
poor growth/ intellectual capacity under stimulation nappy rash, infections, hospital attendances failure to thrive short stature, dirty, unkempt delay in learning new skills learning slow and painful language delay severe educational deficits: learning disabilities, poor problem solving poor reading, writing and maths
Behaviour
withdrawn, lethargic, depressed self stimulating behaviour e.g. rocking lacking social skills either aggressive or withdrawn indiscriminate friendliness disruptive/overactive in class desperate for attention few friends
Emotional
no learned trust shame and self doubt lack of confidence and expectation of failure poor self concept encopresis/eneuresis guilt/self blame self harming disturbed eating patterns
Effects of neglect on child development
Chronic and severe forms of neglect can be fatal for a child. There also can be difficulties in forming attachments and
relationships now and in the future
Educational achievements are lower. Research states there is an increased risk of substance misuse Higher risks of experiencing abuse In later life difficulties in assuming parenting responsibilities. There are also poorer outcomes in both physical and mental health
which can effect both in the short term and long term.
Effects on relationships and attachment
Insecure attachment Poor attachment can significantly affect the relationships
that people have throughout their lives.
Attachment and mental health disorders transmission of relationship problems to significant
professionals
Effects on brain development
The first years of a child's life have a big impact on how their brain develops.
That is why neglect can be so damaging – a child's experiences can change their thought processes and neural pathways.
If a baby is malnourished, neural cells can become weak or damaged and
this can cause lowered brain function.
If a child has a poor relationship, attachment or little interaction with a
parent then it can change how their brain develops emotional and verbal pathways.
Neglect can severely alter the way a child's brain works. This can lead to an
increased risk of depression in later life as well as dissociative disorders and memory impairments. Changes to the brain caused by neglect have also been linked to panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
(Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2009)
Why is it bad for children’s brains?
lack of nutrients - reduced growth lack of stimulation – delayed brain development unregulated stimulation - disordered neural circuitry
LSCB - By the age of 3 a baby’s brain has reached almost 80% of its adult size. The growth in each region of the brain largely depends on receiving
informs us that brain, development is ‘activity dependent’; every experience, excites some neural circuits and leaves others alone. Neural circuits used over and over are strengthened those that are not used are left weakened. Poor brain underdevelopment, can lead to difficulty regulating emotion, lack of cause effect thinking, inability to recognise emotions in others and lack of
to their parents/carers; analysis of neglected children’s brains has shown that their brain growth is significantly reduced.
Predisposing factors
genetics
Early care health LD?
Developmental difficulties
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References:
NSPCC - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-
and- neglect/neglect/?utm_source=meganav&utm_medium=&utm_ca mpaign=
LSCB neglect guide - http://southamptonlscb.co.uk/wp-
content/uploads/2012/10/Neglect-Guide-Final.pdf
Radford, L. et al (2011) Child abuse and neglect in the UK today. Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2009