ACE Screening -- The Physiology of Toxic Stress

ACE Screening: The Physiology of Toxic Stress

Dr. Christine Thang is a Clinical Instructor in the Division of General Pediatrics and a board-certified pediatrician and member of the faculty practice at the Children's Health Center in Westwood, CA. Her professional interests include community pediatrics, advocacy, and medical education. She is actively involved in the American Academy of Pediatrics at the local and national levels and is dedicated to improving the care of all children.

In this session, attendees will learn:

• About the original Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study
• The importance of recognizing toxic stress physiology and related impacts on health including underlying biological mechanisms
• How to identify variable responses to toxic stress depending on age