Prior research on trauma-exposed preschool children has found various levels of trauma-related stress symptoms depending on age, which might be explained by developmental factors. This study uses network analysis to extend prior research and compare symptom presentation in younger and older preschoolers in the acute phase (first 4 weeks) following a potentially traumatic event. Parent-reported trauma-related acute stress symptoms were assessed using the Pediatric Emotional Distress Scale – Early Screener via www.kidtrauma.com. First, the overall...