Intervention needed to reduce lifelong effects associated with childhood neglect and emotional abuse

"Preschool children who have been neglected or emotionally abused exhibit a range of emotional and behavioral difficulties and adverse mother-child interactions that indicate these children require prompt evaluation and interventions, according to a systematic review by Aideen Mary Naughton, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., D.C.H., F.R.C.P.C.H., of Public Health Wales, Pontypool, England, and colleagues....

"Lifelong consequences include physical and mental health problems; impairments in language, social, and communication skills; and severe effects on brain development and hormonal functioning." The study concludes, "early intervention has the potential to change children's lives."

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-06-intervention-lifelong-effects-childhood-neglect.html

Brosco, et al. (Jun 10, 2013) "Impact of Specific Medical Interventions in Early Childhood on Increasing the Prevalence of Later Intellectual Disability." JAMA Pediatrics. Abstract.

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