developmental trauma & ACEs

Question 1

at least one in _____ children have experienced maltreatment in the past year in the US

Answer 1

seven

Question 2

child neglect

Answer 2

failure of a parent to provide for the development of the child (when in the position to do so) in one or more of the following areas – health, education, emotional well-being, development, nutrition, shelter/ self living conditions

Question 3

failure to thrive

Answer 3

when children fail to develop and grow normally, often due to inadequate caloric intake

Question 4

limbic system abnormalities in those with ACEs

Answer 4

reduced volume of hippocampus, overactivity of amygdala

Question 5

what system is dysregulated/ overactive that can cause a prolonged fight or flight reaction?

Answer 5

hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis

Question 6

what are ACEs?

Answer 6

adverse childhood experiences

Question 7

what is the relevance of a high ACE score?

Answer 7

higher likelihood of developing long-term health problems