The ACEs Screening tool and initiative to address childhood trauma is a small step in a long history of pediatric research and programs on understanding how children thrive, and how we can support them.
This month's article focuses on the powerful impact of positive parenting in decreasing the risk of childhood developmental, social or behavioral delays.
Pediatric Perspectives: Positive Parenting
How do parenting practices protect against ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)?
By Dr. Renee Wachtel, MD, FAAP
Chair, Committees on Development and Behavior and School Health
CA Surgeon General Nadine Burke-Harris has established the ACEs Aware initiative for ACEs screening in California using the PEARLS screening tool for children, but some pediatricians question the value of the screening, and wonder what action they can take when ACEs screening is positive. Two recent studies point the way, showing pediatricians how we can reduce the “Toxic Stress Response” that may result from ACEs and impact the potential negative effects of ACEs in young children. Since we screen young children 0-5 years old for developmental and behavioral issues on a regular basis, we should incorporate ACEs screening into our pediatric practice as well.
Using Simulation to Teach Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed Care
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT
This webinar will cover the development of an ACEs training program for health trainees caring for adult patients, describe the components of the Professional ACEs Informed Training for Heath (PATH) model, and demonstrate case development and logistics of simulation in TIC training.
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The AAPCA1's ability to advocate on behalf of children is only as strong as the support we receive from our members. Encourage your colleagues to join today by visiting the AAPCA1 website.
Our mission is to promote the optimal health and development of children and
adolescents of Northern California in partnership with their families and communities, and to support the pediatricians who care for them.
President: Raelene Walker • Vice President: Nelson Branco
• Secretary: Janice Kim • Treasurer: Nivedita More • Past President: John Takayama
