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The First Five Years

aces and disabilities.

By Doug Lent
Published March 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM EST
Sweet little Hispanic boy with Down Syndrome sits cross legged on the floor of a daycare center and reaches for toys. His female Hispanic young adult teacher sits on the floor with him and reaches for a different toy.
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Sweet little Hispanic boy with Down Syndrome sits cross legged on the floor of a daycare center and reaches for toys. His female Hispanic young adult teacher sits on the floor with him and reaches for a different toy.

Children who experience trauma during the first five years, have greater risk of growing up to have cancer, diabetes, or mood disorders as adults. According to new research from the CDC, children with disabilities are more likely to experience these traumatic events. (Phot by SDI Productions/iStock)

The First Five Years
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