Understanding Sam's Case and Intervention Strategies

Dr. Lawson's interview with Sam highlights his ACE score of three, indicating risks due to parental loss, neglect, and emotional deprivation. Sam is at an elevated risk for physical and mental illnesses starting in adolescence. Dr. Lawson plans to meet with Sam and his mother to create a focused intervention plan. Clinicians can access resources on evidence-based interventions from the online trauma toolkit to support children like Sam.

What does an ACE score of three indicate about Sam's childhood experiences?

• He had a perfect childhood.

• He experienced multiple adverse events.

• He had no significant life events.

• He was always supported emotionally.

What is the primary goal of the intervention plan developed by Dr. Lawson?

• To provide Sam with financial support.

• To make Sam forget his past.

• To change Sam's lifetime health trajectory.

• To ensure Sam becomes a doctor.

Who will Dr. Lawson collaborate with to develop Sam's intervention plan?

• Sam's friends

• Sam's teachers

• Sam's neighbors

• Sam and his mother

Where can clinicians find resources for evidence-based interventions?

• In a local library

• In a newspaper

• On the online trauma toolkit website

• In a medical journal

What type of interventions are suggested for children like Sam?

• Traditional interventions

• Evidence-based interventions

• Randomized interventions

• Experimental interventions