Young children who experience trauma are at particular risk because their rapidly developing brains are very vulnerable. Early childhood trauma has been associated with reduced size of the brain cortex which is responsible for many complex functions including memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thinking, language, and consciousness. These changes may affect IQ and the ability to regulate emotions. Children who have experienced trauma may exhibit the following symptoms:
- Avoidance
- Numbing
- Arousal
- Attachment Issues
- Attention/Concentration Issues
- Impulsivity
- Oppositional Behaviors
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