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Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often experience overlooked emotional pain due to communication barriers. School nurses are crucial for identifying these symptoms and advocating for equitable mental health services.

Keywords:

behavioral assessment behavioral health collaboration developmental delays health equity multidisciplinary teams pain special education

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Nursing
Developmental Disabilities
Mental Health Assessment

Background:

Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) frequently experience psychiatric symptoms like depression and anxiety.
Communication differences and limited specialized assessments can lead to underestimation of emotional pain in this population.
Atypical presentations, including aggression and self-injurious behaviors, can mask emotional distress or medical issues.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the challenges in assessing emotional pain in students with IDD.
To emphasize the critical role of school nurses in identifying and addressing these issues.
To advocate for improved access to mental health evaluations and services for students with IDD.

Main Methods:

Utilizing available assessment tools and clinical judgment by school nurses.
Considering specialized assessment tools designed for the unique needs of students with IDD.
Promoting interprofessional collaboration and advocacy within school settings.

Main Results:

School nurses are pivotal in assessing both emotional and physical pain in students with IDD.
Specialized tools can better accommodate the diverse communication and developmental needs of this population.
Advocacy by school nurses can enhance access to equitable mental health care.

Conclusions:

School nurses are essential in recognizing and managing psychiatric symptoms in students with IDD.
Implementing tailored assessment strategies and interprofessional support is vital.
School nurses can promote emotional wellness through integrated care plans, including mindfulness and community activities.