Indicators of special needs

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Under 18
Elderly

Female
Male

Lesbian
Gay
Bisexual
Trans
Intersex

Accompanied (child)
Unaccompanied (child)
Single parent accompanied by one or more children under the age of 18 years

Physical signs:
Injuries apparently as a result of assault or controlling measures
Visible signs of illness
Work-related injuries due to poor health and safety measures
Tattoos or other marks indicating ownership by exploiters

Diagnosed health conditions
Symptoms of health conditions:

Disabilities limiting the physical functions of limbs, fine bones, or gross motor ability
Vision impairment
Hearing impairment
Speech impairment
Intellectual disability
Various conditions if classified as disabilities under national legislation

Sexually transmitted diseases
Injuries of a sexual nature
Gynaecological symptoms such as urinary or vaginal infections, pelvic inflammation or pain or irregular bleeding
Sexual dysfunction
Female genital mutilation (FGM)

Pregnancy (including the period immediately after pregnancy)

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)
Disorders of Extreme Stress, Not Otherwise Specified (DESNOS)
Depression (diagnosed)
Psychosis
Anxiety disorder
Other diagnosed mental disorders

Impulsive behaviour
Major appetite changes and/or evident weight loss/-gain
Lack of self-care and social presentation
Irregular speech or lack of speech
Uncharacteristic, peculiar behaviour
Psychotic episodes
Engaging in high-risk behaviour
Tendency to self-harm
Substance abuse
Addictions/obsessions

Apathy
High arousal levels
Heightened sensitivity
Phobia
Mood swings (rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings)
Depressed mood
Emotional numbing
Fear and loss of sense of safety and security
Thoughts of death and suicide
Fatigue

Sleep disturbances
Confusion and disorientation
Difficulty in concentrating
Re-experiencing a traumatic event:
Avoidance of stimuli related to the trauma:

Personality change
Feelings of guilt
Feelings of shame
Sense of hopelessness
Sense of worthlessness
Unusual or exaggerated beliefs about personal powers
Damaged self-image:

Distrust of others
Distrust and/or fear of authorities
Withdrawal from others and keeping to him/herself
Avoidance of individuals of the same cultural background
Avoidance to interact with a member/s of the same sex
Family dysfunctions and disruptions
Difficulties in caring for a baby
Being fearful and emotional about family or dependants
Acting as if instructed by another

Origin from a country where torture is known to occur
Origin from a country where violence due to armed conflict is known to be widespread
Origin from a country where female genital mutilation (FGM) is a traditional practice
Origin from a country where sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is known to be common
Origin from a country where gender-based discrimination is known to be common
Origin from a country where currently traffickers are known to operate

Experience of violence
Someone has taken advantage of the personal situation of the individual
Bullying of the individual
Avoidance by members of the same culture
Isolation by the family or other close group

Lack of knowledge about the area where the individual lives considering the length of stay
Limited knowledge of the host country considering the time the individual lived there
Language understanding limited to vocabulary relating to an exploitative situation
The person (normally female) has been in the host country for a considerable period before applying for international protection
A female applicant has a child conceived in the host country/another Member State, but the father is not part of the application for international protection or the relationship to the partner does not appear genuine
A re-encountered unaccompanied minor or vulnerable adult who disappeared from the asylum procedure cannot adequately give details of where he/she went or what he/she was doing
Debt of the person and/or his/her family to finance the journey
Dependency on others for activities of daily life

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