I am 25, and the uncle of a six year-old girl who has down syndrome. I am very concerned about her because while she inevitably exhibits some cognitive impairment, and just needs a little more time to learn and grasp things around the house, her father is becoming increasingly frustrated and impatient with her. He has taken to hitting/slapping her hard across the head and face, and pulling her hair when she doesn't "do as she's told". The result is he's angry and she cries terribly; I think his behavior is awful, and I try to comfort her but is there anything else I can do to protect her from him? If I confront him he might just keep her away from me, and she'll be stuck alone with him. Please, what can I do?
2007-05-11
08:55:12
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