Article
Maltreatment of Children with Disabilities
Pediatrics
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2007
Disciplines
Abstract
Widespread efforts are being made to increase awareness and provide education to pediatricians regarding risk factors of child abuse and neglect. The purpose of this clinical report is to ensure that children with disabilities are recognized as a population that is also at risk of maltreatment. Some conditions related to a disability can be confused with maltreatment. The need for early recognition and intervention of child abuse and neglect in this population, as well as the ways that a medical home can facilitate the prevention and early detection of child maltreatment, are the subject of this report.
DOI
10.1542/peds.2007-0565
Citation Information
Roberta A. Hibbard, Larry W. Desch, Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, Council on Children With Disabilities, et al.. "Maltreatment of Children with Disabilities" Pediatrics Vol. 119 Iss. 5 (2007) p. 1018 - 1025 ISSN: 0031-4005 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/john-duby/36/