Shaken Baby Syndrome is one form of Abusive Head Trauma. AHT also includes injury, not only to the brain, but to the skull and spinal cord, which can result from shaking or from inflicting trauma on the head by other means, such as throwing, intentionally dropping, striking, or other forms of impact. Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training for Child Care Providers addresses the latest information on:
▪ Abusive Head Trauma
▪ The Period of Purple Crying
▪ Strategies and challenges of soothing
▪ Coping with frustration
▪ Having a plan and educating others