Talking With Kids About Traumatic News Events from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatricians' perspective on how to talk with children about tragedies in the news.
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This guide from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides recommendations for educators and parents on how to talk with children and teens about a traumatic news event, help them cope, and look for signs that they may not be coping well. The guide also includes specific recommendations for talking with children with developmental delays or disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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