Evaluating for Abuse in a Child with a Disability


Case

A 16-year-old female with nonverbal autism and inner thigh bruising that her mother noticed when she came home from school. Her mother is concerned about sexual abuse.

REFERENCES:

  • Hirota & King 2023

CHAMP Education for Child Abuse Medical Providers

Accessible Version

We will start with the case. You receive a referral for a 16-year-old female with nonverbal autism for a sexual abuse evaluation. Her mother noticed inner thigh bruising when she came home from school and is concerned about sexual abuse.