Methods to assess adverse childhood experiences of children and families: Toward approaches to promote child well-being in policy and practice
CD Bethell, A Carle, J Hudziak, N Gombojav… - Academic pediatrics, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Advances in human development sciences point to tremendous possibilities to
promote healthy child development and well-being across life by proactively supporting
safe, stable and nurturing family relationships (SSNRs), teaching resilience, and intervening
early to promote healing the trauma and stress associated with disruptions in SSNRs.
Assessing potential disruptions in SSNRs, such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs),
can contribute to assessing risk for trauma and chronic and toxic stress. Asking about ACEs …
promote healthy child development and well-being across life by proactively supporting
safe, stable and nurturing family relationships (SSNRs), teaching resilience, and intervening
early to promote healing the trauma and stress associated with disruptions in SSNRs.
Assessing potential disruptions in SSNRs, such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs),
can contribute to assessing risk for trauma and chronic and toxic stress. Asking about ACEs …