A social worker has been contracted to evaluate a 4-year-old boy. His teacher claims he is bullying the other children and often makes menacing or sexual gestures toward the other children. The social worker is most likely to suspect:
A. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
B. Possible sexual abuse
C. Parental neglect
D. Conduct disorder
B. Possible sexual abuse
There is not enough here to substantiate conduct disorder, but often children who act out sexually have a history of childhood sexual abuse.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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