ACE Score Calculator
Calculate the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) score from 10 categories of childhood trauma to assess long-term health risk.
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Results
ACE Score
0 / 10
Risk Category
1 (1=Low, 2=Moderate, 3=High)
How to Use This Calculator
- Answer each of the 10 ACE questions about experiences before age 18 — answer yes (1) or no (0) for each.
- Categories include emotional, physical, and sexual abuse; emotional and physical neglect; household substance abuse; mental illness; domestic violence; incarceration; and parental separation.
- Each yes answer contributes 1 point; review your ACE Score (0–10).
- Higher scores (4+) are associated with greater long-term health and social risks.
- Use results to guide a conversation with a therapist about trauma history and resilience-building strategies.
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