Naslov
Increased Exposure to Violence and Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children

Autori
Ferrara, Pietro ; ... ; Meštrović, Julije ; ... ; Pettoello-Mantovani, Massimo

Izvornik
The Journal of Pediatrics (0022-3476) 236 (2021); 335-336e2

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, uvodnik, stručni

Ključne riječi
Child ; Exposure to Violence ; Humans ; Mental Disorders ; Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Sažetak
Children experiencing frightening, dangerous, or violent distressing events may feel physically endangered or extremely alarmed as a result. Neurodevelopmental disorders are traditionally considered to include physical as well as functional abnormalities related to a group of heterogeneous conditions characterized by difficulties or delays in the acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental domains, including social, motor, language, and cognition in general. An increasing number of studies have addressed the issue of children's exposure to violence and its relationship with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly when these events are experienced during sensitive developmental periods. Behavioral disturbances related to neurodevelopmental disorders have increased owing to numerous factors, including social, economic and health-related factors, which have engaged various professional figures involved in the care of children, including educators, social workers, psychologists, and pediatricians. A useful approach to violence associated neurodevelopmental disorders requires interdisciplinary collaboration and expertise in order to effectively challenge this phenomenon and to promote an advancement of knowledge in this field. The EPA-UNEPSA Working Group on Social Pediatrics is currently developing a network of experts among its member societies with the aim of promoting educational initiatives to increase the general understanding of violence associated neurodevelopmental disorders and help pediatricians to effectively limit their impact on physical, intellectual, and social-emotional development of children.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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