If you are are already familiar with childhood adversity from your previous ELCC studies, this article may not be necessary for you to read!
This brief article with a 2-page downloadable overview, The Impact of Early Adversity on Children's Development (Center on the Developing Child, 2007) written by Harvard University, discusses how adversity and chronic stress impact brain development. Over time, these experiences can lead to problems in adulthood. The article also suggests ways to counteract these experiences through early intervention, stable relationships, and policy changes.
InBrief: The Impact of Early Adversity on Children's Developmentproviding stable, responsive, nurturing relationships in the earliest years of life can prevent or even reverse the damaging effects of early life stress.
Credits: Red Deer Polytechnic's "Early Childhood Education Leadership Development" Faculty
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