ACE Resource Network – 2022
This website explains the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, and the benefits of exploring exposure to ACEs. It begins by describing the original 10 ACEs that fall into the three categories of abuse, neglect, and household challenges, including divorce, incarcerated parent, substance use, domestic violence, and mental illness. Other common childhood adversities beyond the ten ACEs are listed, and the differences between positive, tolerable, and toxic stress are explained. Links are provided to information for helping children who are experiencing adversity, how ACEs and toxic stress change the brain and body, and an assessment for examining possible ACEs.