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How Toxic Stress Derails the Developing Brain
19 Dec 2016

How Toxic Stress Derails the Developing Brain

by Tom Masters | posted in: Executive Functioning Skills, For Parents, For Students, For Teachers, Mental Health, Resources | 2

Scientists are discovering the physiologic connections between adversity, stress and academic performance. Children living in poverty are particularly at risk. They often endure toxic stress from adverse experiences, such as exposure to violence, abuse, neglect, loss of a loved one … Read More

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