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Title: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Trastorno de Tension Postraumatica

URL: http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Posttraumatic+Stress+Disorder+(PTSD)&section=Facts+for+Families

Language: Spanish, English
Author and Contributors:
Publisher: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (March 2011 (Spanish version '99))
Review Level: Informal review
Primary Content Area: Early Childhood
Content Type: General Information
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff; Parents
Categories:

Early Childhood: Children With Special Needs: Other Health Impairments

Resource Type: Not an extension nor a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: stressful events, emotionally, reactions, traumatic event, agitated, confused, behavior, cognitive therapy
Description: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has provided this piece on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder for parents with children that may be suffering from PTSD. Just as adults may experience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder after a traumatic event, so might a child. This piece includes symptoms to look for in identifying PTSD as a possible problem, and options for parents with a child that is diagnosed. Also available in Spanish, Trastorno de Tension Postraumatica No. 70 at http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?section=Informacion+para+la+Familia&name=Trastorno+de+Tension+Postraumatica+No.+70.
Media Type: HTML
Resource Listed: July 17, 2003
Resource Last Updated: August 23, 2011