Signs of childhood trauma can be very different in each child, depending on the incident, their age, and other things. These traumatic responses can include intense and ongoing emotional sadness, behavioral changes, depressive symptoms or anxiety, regression or loss of skills they previously acquired, issues with self-regulation, attachment issues, problems with relating to others, academic difficulties, attention issues, nightmares, struggling to sleep and eat, physical symptoms like pain, aches, or soreness. If the child goes through an injury, they may show different symptoms like pain, bleeding, bruising, or cries of agony or screaming. Illness may show different signs depending on the illness that are dealing with from vomiting to crying, diarrhea, and other illness symptoms. If your child is showcasing any of these signs or symptoms, it is best to bring them in to see one of our medical providers to encourage them to get help.