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Early childhood trauma exposure occurs during sensitive periods of brain development with potential lifelong consequences. However, these periods also present unique opportunities for intervention to redirect trajectories toward positive outcomes. Rapid neurodevelopmental changes across early childhood necessitate interventions specifically designed for evolving capacities rather than simply \u201cscaled down\u201d versions of adult treatments. A review focused exclusively on evidence\u2010based interventions for young children is needed. This review represents a synthesis of the literature informed by our clinical and research expertise. We review interventions that (1) target trauma symptoms as primary outcomes, (2) were designed for children ages 0\u20138\u2009years, (3) include substantive caregiver involvement, and (4) have empirical support from published randomized controlled trials or well\u2010designed quasi\u2010experimental studies. 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