Title: Describe signs and symptoms of child trauma.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services I (19153-I) > Section: Providing a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment

Description should include

- definition of trauma and trauma-informed care
- recognition of signs and symptoms of child trauma
- sources of trauma (e.g., adverse childhood experiences [ACEs], substance use disorder)
- effects of trauma (e.g., brain development, social and emotional impact)
- benefits of trauma-informed care.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How might a child’s development and performance in school be affected by trauma?
- Why should early childhood professionals be trained in trauma-informed care?

Communication

- What strategies should be used to communicate with families to enable child care providers to provide a safe environment for a child who has been the victim of trauma?
- Why is confidentiality important when handling cases of child trauma?

Leadership

- What skills and knowledge are needed to recognize signs and symptoms of child trauma?
- How might specific strategies help or harm children dealing with trauma?
- How can early childhood professionals help children build resilience?

Management

- What resources are available for those involved in trauma care?
- What strategies might be effective to prevent child trauma?