Neuroscience of Pediatric PTSD

This pioneering work by Drs. Carrion and Weems explores the neuroscience of pediatric PTSD, offering a scientific framework to understand how early-life traumatic stress affects children. The book demonstrates how such experiences can disrupt cognitive, emotional, social, and scholastic development, providing critical insights into the underlying neural mechanisms. It bridges research and clinical practice, helping clinicians, researchers, and educators better understand and support affected children.

Key Features:

• First comprehensive text focused on the neuroscience of pediatric PTSD.
• Explains how early traumatic stress impacts brain development and function.
• Connects neural mechanisms to behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and social challenges.
• Offers evidence-based insights for assessment, intervention, and support.
• Integrates research findings with practical implications for clinicians, educators, and caregivers.
• Highlights the long-term developmental consequences of childhood trauma and stress.