Trauma can impact a child's behavior from "summary" of The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family by Wendy Sunshine,David Cross,Karyn Purvis
When a child experiences trauma, whether it be from abuse, neglect, or other adverse experiences, it can profoundly affect their behavior. This impact is not limited to just the immediate aftermath of the traumatic event; rather, it can have lasting effects that manifest in various ways throughout the child's life. These behavioral changes can be confusing and challenging for both the child and their caregivers to navigate. Children who have experienced trauma may exhibit a wide range of behaviors that can be difficult to understand and manage. They may act out aggressively, have difficulty trusting others, struggle with emotional regulation, or exhibit other challenging behaviors. These behaviors are often a coping mechanism for the child, a way for them to try to make sense of and manage the overwhelmin...
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