When children experience early loss, separation, abuse or neglect their brain development is affected in significant ways. They often experience what is known as Developmental Trauma, which means their development has gone off track and they cannot behave, feel, relate and learn like other children their age. Developmental Trauma can be repaired with a holistic, ‘bottom up’ approach; with safe and sensitive relationships with adults being central. This factsheet outlines common signs and signals to look out for.