Presenters: Dr. Priya Watson, Kate Cheung (RN), Robelle Salvador (RN)

By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:

1. Define ACEs trauma – how does it present clinically, how does it cause or worsen physical or mental illness
2. Describe how to assess ACEs trauma
   - Trauma-informed care basics
   - Clinical pearls including treatment resistance and the so-called “difficult” parent
   - Addressing pediatricians’ common fears/barriers to asking about trauma
3. Review the management of common ACEs trauma presentations including: when to refer, how to adjust care when trauma is complicating a more common disorder (e.g., trauma and ADHD), and how to improve clinical outcomes when trauma is present