Trauma’s Long-Term Impact on Cognitive Functioning
By Jennie Liang, CEI Intern A recent longitudinal study shows that adverse childhood events (ACEs) have long-term effects on cognitive functioning as young adults age into adulthood (Hawkins et al., 2021). This study builds on existing research demonstrating that ACEs negatively impact a range of cognitive functions including processing speed, executive function, perceptual reasoning, memory, and verbal comprehension (Danese et al., 2017). It is crucial for educators to be aw