Pain is often underrecognized and undertreated in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)—especially for those who do not communicate using words. Pain may present through changes in behavior, mood, or daily functioning, and when these signs are misunderstood or overlooked, peoplemay experience prolonged discomfort, delayed treatment, and unnecessary suffering.

Understanding and Recognizing Pain in People with IDD is a self-paced health and safety training course designed to help provider staff and support coordinators identify physical, behavioral, and emotional indicators of pain. This course builds practical skills for observation, documentation, and communication to ensure concerns are shared effectively with healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams.