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Understanding and Treating Trauma in Pediatric Patients: Key Management Strategies

Understanding and Treating Trauma in Pediatric Patients: Key Management Strategies

Update: 2025-09-30
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Host: Ryan Quigley


Guest: Heather Forkey, MD


Guest: Wynne Morgan, MD




Childhood trauma can profoundly alter brain and behavioral development, making it essential to recognize how trauma differs from other diagnoses like ADHD. Ryan Quigley sits down with Drs. Heather Forkey and Wynne Morgan, who presented on this topic at the 2025 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, to better understand how to identify trauma responses, avoid misdiagnosis, and implement supportive treatment strategies that prioritize safety, routine, and caregiver connection. Dr. Forkey is a Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Chair of Pediatrics and Dr. Morgan is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Understanding and Treating Trauma in Pediatric Patients: Key Management Strategies

Understanding and Treating Trauma in Pediatric Patients: Key Management Strategies