PTSD in children
Duration: 0h 4m 26s
Published: October 2020
Warning: Please note – some images and content may be upsetting or disturbing. This film is not intended to be watched by children
Post-traumatic stress disorder can look very different in children than in adults, and in a classroom setting it's often mistaken for behaviour problems, inattention, or defiance. A child who has experienced trauma may seem switched off, easily startled, or prone to sudden outbursts — responses that make sense as survival strategies, even when they're disruptive to learning.
In this film, Dr Siân Williams shares practical guidance for teachers on how to recognise the signs, respond with confidence, and create the kind of calm, predictable environment that helps traumatised children feel safe enough to learn.
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