Trauma, learning differences, and kids of color
Societal trauma, like school shootings and racial injustice, have become all too commonplace in our kids’ lives. It’s tough for families to help any child process the feelings that come along with these traumatic events. And it can be extra challenging for families of kids of color with learning and thinking differences like ADHD. In this episode of “The Opportunity Gap,” we explore trauma: its causes, how to identify it, and how it impacts us. Listen as Dr. Kristin Carothers, a clinical psychologist, explains: —How trauma shows up in kids’ behavior —Supports for parents and educators of kids of color —Tips for talking to your child Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Episode 24 of the Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education podcast, hosted by Understood.org, titled "Trauma, learning differences, and kids of color" was published on April 5, 2023 and runs 31 minutes.
April 5, 2023 ·31m · Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education
Summary
Societal trauma, like school shootings and racial injustice, have become all too commonplace in our kids’ lives. It’s tough for families to help any child process the feelings that come along with these traumatic events. And it can be extra challenging for families of kids of color with learning and thinking differences like ADHD. In this episode of “The Opportunity Gap,” we explore trauma: its causes, how to identify it, and how it impacts us. Listen as Dr. Kristin Carothers, a clinical psychologist, explains: —How trauma shows up in kids’ behavior —Supports for parents and educators of kids of color —Tips for talking to your child Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Episode Description
Societal trauma, like school shootings and racial injustice, have become all too commonplace in our kids’ lives. It’s tough for families to help any child process the feelings that come along with these traumatic events. And it can be extra challenging for families of kids of color with learning and thinking differences like ADHD.
In this episode of The Opportunity Gap, we explore trauma: its causes, how to identify it, and how it impacts us. Listen as Dr. Kristin Carothers, a clinical psychologist, explains:
- How trauma shows up in kids’ behavior
- Supports for parents and educators of kids of color
- Tips for talking to your child
Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.
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Related resources
- How to have hard but necessary conversations with your child
- Learn how scary news can impact kids who learn and think differently
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
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