Protective factors

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Protective factors

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Protective factors are characteristics or conditions that help children and youth cope in the face of risk, adversity, or trauma, and promote positive social and emotional outcomes. These factors can include positive relationships with adults, supportive community environments, access to healthcare, and effective coping skills. Protective factors act as a buffer against negative outcomes and decrease the likelihood of maladjustment or negative behaviors. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect as protective factors are expected to work with social support systems to create a safe environment for children. Option B is incorrect as protective factors can be present from early childhood. Option D is also incorrect as autism is a developmental disorder that may impact the presence of protective factors, rather than promote them.

Protective Factors