Beyond the ACE Score: Perspectives from the NCTSN on Child Trauma and Adversity Screening and Impact [1]

NCTSN Resource
Resource Description
Provides an overview of the concepts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma, highlights the gaps that remain in our understanding of the impact of childhood trauma and adversity on mental and physical health, and describes how these terms (childhood trauma vs. adversity) differ. This resource also offers providers, family advocates, and policymakers recommendations for ways in which ACEs and other childhood trauma-related concepts and resources can be combined to advance care for children and families who have experienced trauma.
Resource Type:
Type: Special Resource
Trauma Type:
General
Language:
English
Published in 2021