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Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Therapeutic Preschool Settings

Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Therapeutic Preschool Settings

Introduction

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have long been recognized for their profound impact on children's development. A recent study titled Children and Caregivers’ Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES): Association with Children’s and Caregivers’ Psychological Outcomes in a Therapeutic Preschool Program provides valuable insights into how these experiences affect children and their caregivers in therapeutic preschool settings. This blog explores the study's findings and offers guidance for practitioners looking to enhance their skills and understanding of ACEs.

Key Findings of the Study

The study examined a sample of 30 preschool children enrolled in a Therapeutic Nursery Program (TNP) and their caregivers. The children were referred to the program due to significant social-emotional development delays. The research highlighted several key findings:

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners working in therapeutic preschool settings, these findings offer several implications:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study offers valuable insights, it also highlights the need for further research. Practitioners are encouraged to explore the following areas:

Conclusion

The study on ACEs in therapeutic preschool settings underscores the complexity of these experiences and their varied impacts on children and caregivers. By understanding these dynamics, practitioners can better support the social-emotional development of children and foster healthier caregiver-child relationships. For those interested in delving deeper into the research, the original paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the study's findings and implications.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Children and Caregivers’ Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES): Association with Children’s and Caregivers’ Psychological Outcomes in a Therapeutic Preschool Program.


Citation: Ziv, Y., Sofri, I., Capps Umphlet, K. L., Olarte, S., & Venza, J. (2018). Children and caregivers’ exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACES): Association with children’s and caregivers’ psychological outcomes in a therapeutic preschool program. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(4), 646. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15040646
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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