Understand adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on children’s stress response system (Level 4 UNIT)

Course Overview

The aim of this unit is to understand the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on the stress response system of children and the nurturing role of the adult in supporting self-regulation through co-regulation. This unit aims to help students to: 1. Understand the limbic system 2. Understand self-regulation in children from birth to seven years 3. Understand factors impacting self-regulation for children from birth to seven years 4. Understand co-regulation and its role in the development of self-regulation 5. Understand the stress response system and the types of stresses which impact on children from birth to seven years 6. Understand adverse childhood experiences and how they influence long-term wellbeing and development 7. Understand behaviour and approaches to support children from birth to seven years