Old Before Their Time

Old Before Their Time is the deeply personal story of a 35-year scientific investigation of the effects of childhood sexual abuse on child development and adult outcomes.

Frank W. Putnam, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Recipient of numerous awards, he is internationally recognized for his research on the psychobiological effects of child maltreatment.

1. Multiple Personality Disorder 2. The Female Growth and Development Study (FGDS) 3. Hard Times 4. From the Laboratory to the Front Line 5. Investigating Alleged Child Maltreatment 6. The "Politics" of Child Maltreatment 7. Lessons Learned