Children’s responses to trauma vary according to their age of the child. Generally, children respond by reverting to behavior typical of an earlier developmental stage. These responses are considered NORMAL if they are of brief (less than three weeks) duration. If any of these symptoms continue, there are professionals available to help you with your questions.
For Younger Children: Ages 1 – 6 |
Bedwetting Crying Immobility Excessive clinging Thumb sucking Fear of darkness Inattentiveness Fear of being left alone Nightmares Inability to sleep without light or someone else Awakening during night Confusion |
AGES 7-11 |
Refusal to go to school Bedwetting Nightmares Change in sleep patterns unwilling to fall asleep need for night light fear of sleeping alone fear of darkness Irritability Disobedience Loss of concentration fighting |
AGES 12 -18 |
Running away Suicidal thoughts Stealing Sleeplessness School problems Confusion Use of drugs of alcohol Relationship difficulties Aggressiveness Irritability Inattentiveness |
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