Reluctant Disclosers and Avoidant Children in Forensic Interviews
Children use several common tactics to avoid discussing embarrassing or traumatic details in forensic interviews. Lack of memory, question avoidance, changing subjects, or refusing to answer questions are common strategies children employ.

Articles cited by Dutton:
Dutton, 2011; Hershkowitz et al., 2007: Lamb et al, 2013.
Areas of Inquiry and Summary for Expert Testimony and Supporting Research Citations
Wendy A. Dutton, M.A., Ph.D., LPC, February 2022