Noteworthy Stuff
The NAASCA.org web site is the hub for all we do, and its filled with information and resources that won't fit here on the NAASCA-mobile version. So here we'll share a few things that we hope will be helpful to our members, noteworthy stuff that doesn't fall neatly into another category.
We'll add more to this page over time.
We'll add more to this page over time.
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The Bomb in the Brain
Describes the kinds of damage that happen INSIDE the brain when young people are traumatized: amygdala, hippocampus, corpus callosum, and prefrontal cortex. (at a minimum, please see video #3) |
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Witnessing Violence Can Changing A Kid's Mind
New research shows that witnessing traumatic events, like domestic violence, shootings, or even fighting, can impact the physical development of a child’s brain — potentially leading to lifelong health and social issues. You can help. |
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Recognizing a traumatized child
Signs of sexual abuse and trauma in a child include many non-physical symptoms, like behavior, attitude and performance changes. Learn how to talk to a child and what to do about it / where to report suspected abuse. |