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AUTHOR’S NOTE

Though the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that the term “Abusive Head Trauma” be used to incorporate a wide range of abuse to an infant’s head (shaking, impact, etc.), I use the lay term “Shaken Baby Syndrome” for this presentation as it is a concept that is most widely-known, as well as the focus of the mechanism for injury that I present. There has been a significant amount of media attention given to Shaken Baby Syndrome in the past several years and alarmists are sounding the proverbial gong that shaking a baby has no ill effect on a young brain or body, much less being a reason for death. As you will see throughout this book, Shaken Baby Syndrome is real, damaging and potentially lethal.

This book is based on the author’s research, personal experiences, interviews and real life experiences. For purposes of simplifying usage, the pronouns his/her and s/he are sometimes used interchangeably. The information contained herein is not meant to be a substitute for evaluation and therapy with mental health professionals.