Glossary C
Glossary C
Deutsch: Kindheit
In the context of psychology, the term "childhood" refers to the developmental stage that occurs between infancy and adolescence. Childhood is a time of significant physical, cognitive, and social growth and development, and is marked by a wide range of developmental milestones and changes.
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) refers to a disorder which is marked regression in multiple areas of functioning following a period of at least two years of apparently normal development.
Deutsch: Kindheitstrauma / Español: Trauma Infantil / Português: Trauma Infantil / Français: Traumatisme Infantile / Italiano: Trauma Infantile
Childhood Trauma in the context of psychology refers to the experience of an intensely distressing or disturbing event or series of events during childhood, which overwhelms the child's ability to cope and leaves lasting psychological impacts. This trauma can result from various sources, including abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual), neglect, witnessing violence, loss of a loved one, natural disasters, or any situation that severely threatens the child's sense of safety and security.