![]() ![]() With adolescence being a crucial developmental period coupled with schools being inherently well-positioned to support the developmental needs of students, the second part of this study will explore current school-based supports available to support adolescents, with and without developmental disabilities, who have experienced trauma. ACEs can result in negative life course implications, impacting one’s physical and emotional wellbeing across their lifespan. For those with ASD, there is an inherent vulnerability to trauma, with some experiencing a higher number of cumulative ACEs in comparison to their typically developing peers. Preliminary results from this study indicate that 47% of adolescents in the United States have experienced one or more ACE. My dissertation topic is “Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Adolescents with ASD: Implications for School-Based Interventions.” I am recruiting students from the Curriculum and Teaching program for participation in a dissertation study. To briefly introduce myself - my name is Zahra Ladhani and I am a Doctoral Candidate here at Teachers College, under the supervision of my faculty advisor Dr. ![]()
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