Children who have been abused are more likely to develop PTSD symptoms if ____.

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Chronic and coercive abuse, especially from a caregiver or trusted adult, can lead to more severe and long-lasting PTSD symptoms in children. The age at which the abuse occurred may also play a role, but it is not as significant as the nature of the abuse itself. The gender of the perpetrator is also not as significant as the nature and duration of the abuse.

Children Who Have Been Abused Are More Likely to Develop