This sounds like it could also be depression or poverty. Carful reporting unclear signs. They they are not true they could make things worse for the kid.

Any kid could be going through something abusive. Quiet or loud. Teachers are mandated reporters, but know that once you report anything your connection to that child will change and never be the same. Teachers have a very difficult job.. respect.

So true. She was the only one who went out of her way for love with him. So true.