6200 WK3 ASGN

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) Screening

Lua Shanks

Dr. Young

SOCW 6200

3/11/2023

Based on the Pediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener, Juan Jr. has experienced two adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and three related life events. The two ACEs he has experienced are living with a caregiver who had mental health issues, and living with a caregiver who has a problem with alcohol or substance use. The three life events he has experienced are lacking appropriate care, seeing or hearing a caregiver being verbally or physically abused, and experiencing discrimination. Comment by Young, Shakebra: Introduction heading

Given these results, I would create a plan for working with this family that focuses on providing support and resources to Juan Jr. and his family. I would begin by helping the family identify and understand the effects of Juan Jr.’s ACEs and life events on his mental, emotional, and physical health. This would involve helping them to recognize the signs and symptoms of toxic stress, as well as helping them to develop coping strategies to manage it (Garner & Yogman, 2021). I would also help the family access resources such as therapy and support groups, as well as provide referrals to other organizations that can offer additional assistance. Comment by Young, Shakebra: Use headings to separate your paragraph sections Comment by Young, Shakebra: Avoid using first person Comment by Young, Shakebra: Per the grading rubric, you were required to include at least two references in this section. Response meets expectations and expands with well-developed connections between the plan and the identified ACEs. ... Two or more scholarly resources are used to support the plan.

To ensure that Juan Jr. receives the best possible care and support, I would also administer the ACEs assessment in a developmentally appropriate manner. This would involve using activities and games to help him understand his experiences and express his feelings (Iacovides & Mekler, 2019). I would also ensure that he understands that he is not to blame for any of the ACEs and life events he has experienced, and that he can always reach out to a trusted adult for help. I would also ensure that I assess the child in their natural environment and use the child’s primary language, so that the child can answer the questions accurately and in a way that is comfortable for them. Additionally, it is also important to ensure a trauma-informed approach when conducting the assessment, so that the child can feel safe and comfortable (Zastrow et al., 2019). Finally, I would assess the child’s environment and the family’s resources, so that I can provide the most effective interventions and resources for the child and family. Comment by Young, Shakebra: Heading

In conclusion, understanding Juan Jr.’s ACEs and life events is essential for providing him with the best possible care and support. By helping him and his family to recognize and address the effects of his experiences, we can help him to cope and thrive in the face of adversity. Comment by Young, Shakebra: This should be a separate heading and centered Comment by Young, Shakebra: More critical thought within your conclusion

References

Garner, A., & Yogman, M. (2021). Preventing Childhood Toxic Stress: Partnering With Families and Communities to Promote Relational Health. Pediatrics, 148(2), e2021052582. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-052582

Iacovides, I., & Mekler, E. D. (2019). The Role of Gaming During Difficult Life Experiences. Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. https://doi.org/10.1145/3290605.3300453

Zastrow, C. H., Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hessenauer, S. L. (2019). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (11th ed.). Cengage Learning