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I was first inspired to create a fact sheet summarizing the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) after reading a comment in “Got Your ACE score?” A reader wished she had a form to give her doctor that documented the vast body of evidence explaining how early trauma increases risk for chronic physical and mental health conditions and much more. I could relate.

Dr. Mead, This is such a great collection of resources. I so appreciate you putting it all together.

Thank you, Veronique, for your prolific and powerful post! Thank you for your creative initiative of developing two ACEs Fact Sheets. Thank you for streamlining the pathway for patients to be well-informed and prepared to advocate for their well-being during their doctors' visits. Thank you for lifting up our amazing ACEs Connection Cissy White. "In addition to the commenter who wished for an ACE form (thank you for being so courageous and clear about what you needed), I was also inspired to...

Thanks Dana! It feels great to share resources that can be truly empowering and helpful. I hadn't thought of translating the fact sheets but absolutely. Let me know if you know anyone who would like to help me do so!

Laurie you are so welcome - you and pediatricians and the world working with kids have been on my mind :-)

Please know I'll reach out to my colleagues in higher education to see if any of their students' can translate (Spanish, Tagalong, Vietnamese, etc.) and need additional hours for internships or field placements. Thank you again, Dr. Mead, for your exceptional ACEs Fact Sheets.

PS - everyone please call me Veronique!! (pronounced Vair-uh-neek) :-)

Dana that's terrific - what a wonderful fit!!