OBJECTIVE: To compare the physiological responses of abused children to different stimuli
with responses of children in a reference group and to correlate the physiological responses …

Research interest in the effects of abuse and neglect in children is relatively recent. Clinical
case reports suggested pervasive deleterious physical and psychological consequences of …

This article provides an empirical and theoretical foundation to support increased attention
to neurodevelopmental processes in understanding the developmental sequelae of child …

The impact of child abuse on the developmental functioning of infants was investigated.
Thirty verified cases of physically abused children were compared to a reference group of 30 …

The consequences of being assaulted by one's parents are pervasive and long term. The
physical attack and injury are of significance, in and of themselves, but it is the particular …

There is growing interest in the neurologic, behavioral, and cognitive effects of child abuse
and neglect. This article explores the literature on the short and long term sequelae of …

The clinical‐research literature relating to the abused child is critically reviewed. Included
are demographic and epidemiological studies, behavioral studies, and studies of the …

This review suggested that atypical infants/children (with mental, physical, or behavioral
abnormalities) are at risk for child abuse. An explanatory model of abuse was outlined and …

Reviews the literature on the long-term consequences of childhood physical abuse.
Empirical research is discussed within 7 topic areas: aggressive and violent behavior …

Children who have suffered early abuse or neglect may later present with significant
behavior problems including emotional instability, depression, and a tendency to be …