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Trauma Signs and Symptoms Eating disturbance. Sleep disturbances. Somatic complaints. Clingy/separation anxiety. Feeling helpless/passive. Irritable/difficult to soothe. Constricted play, exploration, mood. Repetitive/post-traumatic play. More items...

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Trauma Signs and Symptoms

Trauma signs and symptoms in young children can take many forms. Understanding these signs and symptoms as trauma related depends upon sensitive information gathering from the child, family, and Early Head Start and Head Start staff. That said, the signs and symptoms listed below must always be considered in the context of a young child's history, caregiving system, supports, etc. and with recognition that these symptoms could also be symptoms unrelated to trauma.

Infants

(birth to 3 years) Eating disturbance

Sleep disturbances

Somatic complaints

Clingy/separation anxiety

Feeling helpless/passive

Irritable/difficult to soothe

Constricted play, exploration, mood

Repetitive/post-traumatic play

Developmental regression

General fearfulness/new fears

Easily startled

Language delay

Aggressive behavior

Sexualized behavior

Talking about the traumatic event and reacting to reminders/trauma triggers Young children

(3 to 6) Avoidant, anxious, clingy

General fearfulness/new fears

Helplessness, passive, low frustration

Restless, impulsive, hyperactive

Physical symptoms (headache, etc.)

Difficulty identifying what is bothering them

Inattention, difficulty problem solving

Daydreaming or dissociation

Irritability

Aggressive behavior

Sexualized behavior

Loss of recent developmental achievements

Repetitive/ post-traumatic play

Talking about the traumatic event and reacting to reminders/trauma triggers

Sadness/depression

Poor peer relationships and social problems (controlling/over permissive)

Complex trauma, in particular, may affect all domains of a child's development and functioning. Based on National Child Traumatic Stress Network's (NCTSN) White Paper (2003), Complex Trauma in Children and Adolescents, the table below identifies each domain of development and possible signs of disruption or impairment. Again, it is essential to consider the young child's developmental age and stage, specific developmental tasks, and caregiving context.

Domain of Development Signs of Disruption or Impairment Attachment Difficulty trusting others

Uncertain about the reliability/predictability of others

Interpersonal difficulty

Social isolation

Difficulty seeking help

Clingy, difficulty with separations Physical Sensorimotor development problems

Hypersensitivity to physical contact

Somatization

Increased medical problems

Problems with coordination and balance Affect Regulation Problems with emotional regulation

Easily upset and/or difficulty calming

Difficulty describing emotions and internal experiences

Difficulty knowing and describing internal states

Problems with communicating needs Behavioral Control Poor impulse control

Self-destructive behavior

Aggressive behavior

Oppositional behavior

Excessive compliance

Sleep disturbance

Eating disorders

Reenactment of traumatic event/past

Pathological self-soothing practices Cognition Difficulty paying attention

Lack of sustained curiosity

Problems processing information

Problems focusing on/completing tasks

Difficulty planning and anticipating consequences

Learning difficulties, developmental delays

Problems with language development Self-Concept Lack of continuous/predictable sense of self

Poor sense of separateness

Disturbance of body image

Low self-esteem

Shame and guilt

Early recognition of these signs and symptoms along with mental health consultation that guides planned and effective strategies to support the child and family in the Early Head Start and Head Start program can help reduce and remediate these symptoms. Some children may need more intensive, therapeutic intervention through trauma-focused therapy designed for clinical work with young children and their families.

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