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Adverse childhood experiences

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Jun 2022
Medium (Periodical) Early years educator (EYE).
Classif 372.2105 EYE
Subject Early years
Page 19
Authors Davis, Emma
Contents

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) refers to traumatic experiences suffered by children which can have a long term impact into adulthood. An understanding of early childhood experiences and the impact these can have helps educators meet the needs of children in their care, and influence outcomes in later life.

Keywords
Alcohol abuse     Aspirations     Challenging behaviour     Childhood adversity     Divorce     Drug abuse     Early interventions     Emotional abuse     Emotional neglect     Family     Harm     Parents     Physical abuse     Physical neglect     Sexual abuse     Witnessing domestic abuse