Problem
Sam is a nine year old boy who has been asked to meet with the school social service worker. Sam has been getting into fights at school and appears to have significant challenges in understanding and completing his work. Sam was removed from his home in the second grade and is now living with his paternal grandmother. When contacted by the school, Sam's grandmother explains that prior to living with her, Sam experienced physical abuse in his home. There were also concerns around stable access to food in the home. Sam's father was described as "very aggressive" towards Sam. Sam's mother passed away when he was 6 year's old.
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• Explain the impact of physical abuse and neglect on children and the long-term impact in adulthood.
• Examine how different types of abuse (sexual, psychological, exposure to violence) impact a child's cognitive and socio-emotional development.