Children with Disabilities

11.2. Case study 2

Extensive bruising to the face, chest and arms of an eleven-year-old girl was said to result from falls during epileptic seizures. Medical advice was that the bruising was incompatible with falling and child protection procedures were initiated. (Source: Department of Health (2000) Assessing children in need and their families: practice guidance, as cited by gov.uk, July 2009)