Pathways from Adverse Childhood Experiences to Nervous System Dysregulation

Cynthia R. Rovnaghi, Kanwaljeet J. S. Anand

Abstract


The type, timing, duration and frequency of exposures to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or early life stresses (prenatal/postnatal) are likely antecedents of nervous system dysregulation manifesting across multiple systems. These are mediated through multiple neuroendocrine axes(hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal, hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid, pituitary-growth hormone/insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF), hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal) and the autonomic system(sympathetic or parasympathetic), but also affect neuro-immune interactions (innate and adaptive immunity) and the neuroenteric system(gastric, intestinal, and hepato-pancreatic). 

Even in the absence of abuse or neglect, children are increasingly exposed to three overarching trends: 1) parental use of psychotropic drugs and substances; 2) inconsistent or distracted parenting; and 3) deprivation from natural environments, social engagements, and unstructured non-technologically-dependent play.  These children may fail to acquire developmentally appropriate self-regulation, coping skills, or peer engagement skills; they often receive pharmaceuticals for behavioral compliance, as opposed to mindfulness, self-reflection, or cognitive-behavioral therapy to guide self-development. Children presenting with clinically unexplained symptoms across multiple domains (executive dysfunction, sleep disturbances, autonomic dysregulation, somatization, digestive symptoms, emotional dysregulation) are susceptible to permanent reductions in grey matter volume, cognitive/behavioral problems, and poorer physical and mental health.  Stress from early childhood adversity disrupts their first-time learning experiences; acclimatizes them toward pathways of either positive (supportive, nurturing) or negative (fear inducing) reinforcement of affiliated experiences, internalizing or externalizing behaviors, and impaired self-regulation.  


Keywords


Stress systems, Central Nervous System (CNS) dysregulation, Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis, Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) Axis, Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axis, Autonomic Nervous System, clinical domains, early life stress

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