Three types of developmental issues are important when allegations of sexual abuse arise. What are they?
What will be an ideal response?
First is the child's developmental level relative to other children in his or her age group. Knowing this information will dictate the nature of questioning to which the child can reasonably expect to respond. It will help to place the child's observable reaction to victimization in an appropriate context.
Second is the child's developmental level with regard to sexuality. Normal preschoolers, for example, express curiosity about the origin of babies and mild interest in physical differences between the sexes. While it is not unusual for young children to engage in self-stimulatory behavior or exhibitionism, intercourse or other adult sexual behaviors are quite rare.
Third is the child's ability to respond adequately to interviews and to testify in court.
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What will be an ideal response?
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