How Do ACEs Affect A Child's Developing Brain?

Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences in children increases problems with learning and memory, which can both have permanent effects.

How do ACEs Affect Physical Health?

Frequent or prolonged exposure to ACEs can lead to toxic stress which damages the developing brain of a child and affects overall health.

This leads to faulty decision making skills, anxiety, depression, anger. The issue arises when parents are unaware of the lasting negative impact these experiences have on their children.