ERIC Number: EJ1193818
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Nov
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
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The Role of Preschool as a Point of Intervention and Prevention for Trauma-Exposed Children: Recommendations for Practice, Policy, and Research
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v38 n3 p134-145 Nov 2018
Schools are increasingly being leveraged as intervention points to address childhood trauma due to the well-established links between childhood trauma exposure and poor child well-being outcomes. However, although preschool-aged children experience higher rates of trauma, such as maltreatment and violence exposure, than their older counterparts, there is a dearth of information available related to trauma-informed preschool models. This conceptual article outlines the need for trauma-informed preschool programming and highlights key components of trauma-informed preschool models for young children. This article does so by discussing the known prevalence and impact of early trauma, exploring evidence related to early childhood trauma interventions and trauma-informed education for older children, and outlining recommendations for practice, policy, and research related to trauma-informed preschools.
Descriptors: School Role, Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Trauma, Early Intervention, Prevention, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Incidence, Educational Practices, Educational Policy, Therapy, Models, Educational Environment, Faculty Development, Psychoeducational Methods, Teacher Student Relationship, Screening Tests
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
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