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When the world becomes too loud: War can leave sensory toll of trauma on young children

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When the world becomes too loud: War can leave sensory toll of trauma on young children
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New research reveals that for many young children, the trauma of war can fundamentally alter how their nervous systems process and respond to the physical world. The study found that nearly half of the young survivors of the October 7 attacks developed atypical sensory patterns, causing common stimuli such as sounds, movements, and touches to be perceived as overwhelming threats. These findings emphasize the critical importance of addressing sensory needs to ensure that daily environments no lon

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