SIGNS OF ABUSE

■ Abrupt disruption in cognitive abilities

■ Marked decline in academics

■ Lack of concentration

■ Unwillingness to go to school

■ Avoiding public places

■ Becoming withdrawn

■ Exhibiting other forms of negative social behaviour

■ Unjustified tantrums

■ Unjustified fear

■ Reluctance to play with peers or be in the company of specific adults