Children and Adolescents Category

Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Early Brain Development

1.5 CE Hours
1,277 members have taken this course

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About the Course

The In Focus report used as the basis of this course provides an overview of early brain development and examines how child abuse can impair cognitive and emotional functioning. The specific effects of stress, persistent fear response, hyperarousal, dissociation, disrupted attachment process, and neglect are discussed. The briefing reviews the implications of research findings for the child welfare system, practitioners, and caregivers. Early intervention and prevention strategies are suggested.

This course is based on the reading online article, Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Early Brain Development created by Child Welfare Information Gateway staff

Publication Details

Publication Date: October 2001

Course Material Author

Child Welfare Information Gateway staff

Child Welfare Information Gateway staff authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Tyler Gibson

Target Audience

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about the effects of maltreatment on early brain development and ways to help prevent it. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Describe how the young brain develops and what it needs to develop appropriately.
  2. 2 Identify and differentiate between the negative effects of maltreatment on early brain development
  3. 3 Analyze and critique information presented regarding practice and policy implications, as well as research recommendations presented.

Disclosure to Learners

CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity – including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests).

The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Tyler Gibson – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

$27

Your CE Credits

1.5 CE Hours CE Approvals CE Approvals

Course Details

Reading Online
Course 101407

Availability

This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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