The following are areas in which the signs of ACEs and trauma/toxic stress can appear. You can determine if areas of concern exist through observations, questioning of caretakers, and knowledge of developmental stages. Please note any items that apply.
You can learn more about trauma here and here.
__Refusal to eat
__Overeating
__Hiding food
__Failure to gain weight/gaining too much weight/losing weight
__Potential eating disorder
__Refusal to eat
__Disrupted sleep routines
__Sleeping too little or too much
__Sleeping at inappropriate times
__Frequent nightmares
__Ongoing night terrors
__Slow to develop educationally in school
__Developing pattern of lagging behind educationally
__Regression
__Developing issues in school setting
__Excessive crying and/or irritability
__Indiscriminate attachment/lack of attachment
__Lack of eye contact
__Withdrawal
__Depression
__Anxiety
__Aggression/acting out
__Difficult focusing/constant activity
__Cycling emotions
__Possible substance abuse
__Possible cutting
__Aggression to animals/fear of animals
__Unexplained injuries or bruises
__Frequent diarrhea and/or nausea
__Frequent illnesses (colds, flu, etc.)
__Enuresis/urinary problems
__Lack of weight gain/overweight/loss of weight
__Headaches
__Stomachaches
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