Maternal Maltreatment — Facialabuse

Children who experience maltreatment often develop a "response bias" toward negative emotions. They may become hyper-sensitive to angry facial expressions, recognizing them with fewer cues than non-maltreated children. This adaptation is a form of —the child's brain becomes highly attuned to environmental threats to survive. Common behavioral outcomes include:

Direct trauma including slaps, pinches, hair pulling, or the use of irritants on the face. maternal maltreatment facialabuse