Europe PMC · Early Childhood儿童发展同行评审0—676
This cross-national study in Canada and Australia found that refugee-background children scored significantly lower on all five developmental domains (communication, language/cognition, emotional maturity, social competence, physical health/well-being) compared to non-immigrant peers, while immigrant (non-refugee) children performed similarly or better. Findings highlight the need for holistic support for refugee children.
- 判断
- Provides population-level evidence on the developmental vulnerabilities of refugee children in two top resettlement countries, emphasizing the need for targeted early interventions and cross-national collaboration.
- 实践
- Use these findings to advocate for policies that integrate refugee family support, trauma-informed care, and culturally sensitive early childhood programs.