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ACE Score Calculator

Calculate Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) score. The ACE study links childhood trauma to long-term health outcomes.

ACE Score

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Answer all 10 questions for your ACE score and interpretation.

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Abuse
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Neglect
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Household Dysfunction

Prior to your 18th birthday:

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AbuseEmotional Abuse

Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you? Or act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?

2
AbusePhysical Abuse

Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you? Or ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?

3
AbuseSexual Abuse

Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way? Or attempt or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?

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NeglectEmotional Neglect

Did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special? Or your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?

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NeglectPhysical Neglect

Did you often or very often feel that you didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you? Or your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?

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Household DysfunctionParental Separation

Were your parents ever separated or divorced?

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Household DysfunctionDomestic Violence

Was your mother or stepmother often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped, or had something thrown at her? Or sometimes, often, or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard? Or ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or knife?

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Household DysfunctionSubstance Abuse in Home

Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?

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Household DysfunctionMental Illness in Home

Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?

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Household DysfunctionIncarcerated Family Member

Did a household member go to prison?

Disclaimer: The ACE questionnaire is a screening tool based on the CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences Study. It is not a diagnostic instrument and should be used as part of a comprehensive clinical assessment. High ACE scores indicate increased statistical risk but do not predict individual outcomes.

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