Overview
Childhood experiences, good and bad, have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, opioid and other substance use disorders, and lifelong health and other life outcomes. Studies show that the higher the ACES score, the more likely one is to have poor health outcomes. By educating and supporting those with high ACES scores, they can build resilience and have better health outcomes. The goal of this training is to create awareness of ACES and the positive impact child-serving adults can have on the youth they serve.
This training will focus on the results of a study that predicts outcomes and guidance for improving the lives of those impacted by ACES. Learner outcomes for this course include:To understand what ACEs is and the impact it has on children and adults
- To understand what ACEs is and the impact it has on children and adults
- To introduce ways to overcome ACEs (resilience is key).
- To introduced steps individuals, families, schools, providers and can do to prevent ACEs
- To look at data that may shed light on potential risk factors.
Objective(s)
Core Knowledge Area 1: Child Growth and Development
1.1 Understands typical and atypical development and multiple factors that influence development from conception through infancy and early childhood
h. Understands the impact of stress and trauma on a child’s development and supports families in reducing children’s exposure to stress
1.3 Encourages children's development of social and emotional skills
b. Considers temperament and individual differences when interacting with children and planning experiences
1.4 Helps children achieve self-regulation and develop coping skills
g. Recognizes that a child’s ability to exercise self-regulation and control over his/her body functions, emotions, and behavior emerges over time as a developmental process
Core Knowledge Area 2: Family and Community Relationships
2.1 Respects families and is responsive to language, culture, family characteristics, needs, concerns, and priorities
h. Recognizes the impact of substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness within families
m. Recognizes the impact of family stress on child development and family function and works closely with the family to link them to appropriate community resources
Core Knowledge Area 4: Environment and Curriculum
4.3 Works to effectively promote social and emotional development and prevent challenging behaviors
l. Remains calm and respectful toward the child exhibiting challenging behavior
r. Considers developmental delays, health/medical issues, family circumstances, or whether a child is trying to establish a sense of belonging by exhibiting challenging behavior and chooses a response or solution that matches that need
Core Knowledge Area 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition
5.4 Understands the impact of child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, and domestic violence on children and families
a. Recognizes signs and indicators of child abuse and neglect
d. Recognizes signs and symptoms of substance abuse
e. Recognizes signs and indicators of domestic violence
