28 | Trauma Related Learning Disorders

Brain imaging research has found that children exposed to early trauma, through abuse, neglect or other forms of adversity, develop changes in the structure and functions of their brain. Research has also found that these changes in the brain are reflected in changes to the capacity to learn and function at school. This is particularly observed in lower scores on standard intelligence tests and poor educational outcomes for children exposed to early trauma. In this research podcast, we are reviewing a paper by Helen Schirmer on the neuropsychological outcomes of primary school aged children with a history of maltreatment. Click on the video below to listen to the research review.