What are ACEs?
Stress & Early Brain Growth - Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
ACEs are serious childhood traumas that result in toxic stress that can harm a child’s brain. This toxic stress may prevent a child from learning, playing in a healthy way with other children and can result in long-term health problems.
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