ACE stands for adverse childhood experiences which are traumatic events that are often negative which play major effect into the child’s overall well being. Toxic stress refers to stressed caused my traumatic events in life. Both of these can come from events such as child physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, as well as child neglect.
Adversities such as poverty can impact a child’s development by lack of proper nutrition and health care. Violence can play a role in a child’s development by creating mental health issues causing higher chances of more mental issues. Racism can cause behavioral and mental health issues. All adversities can impact a child’s development in many ways including increasing the risk of attempt suicide.
ACE’s can affect literacy due to the mental damage that can be caused which can affect one’s ability to focus and learn. It can also have a major impact on a child’s access to resources such as a library.
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