(Berger, 2011). Neglect and abuse can also effect early childhood development. This can slow or hinder the development of certain brain functions. Some signs are slow growth for their age, poor communication skills, defensiveness and aggression, and confusion between reality and fantasy. If maltreatment is not identified and corrected early, negative results can continue well into adult hood (Berger, 2011). From a psychosocial standpoint, a child’s environment plays a part in their development…
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