Pain and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Group
@pidd-iasp.bsky.social
The Special Interest Group of the Internaltional Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). We raise awareness and advance the assessment and treatment of pain across the lifespan for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
🧠 Surgery can trigger new tactile corpuscles near incision—linked to postsurgical pain via BDNF-TrkB signaling.
⚠️ This matters, people with dev disabilities often face multiple surgeries in their life.
#PainResearch #DisabilityHealth #Allodynia
https://loom.ly/Sl31New
⚠️ This matters, people with dev disabilities often face multiple surgeries in their life.
#PainResearch #DisabilityHealth #Allodynia
https://loom.ly/Sl31New
Postsurgical tactile-evoked pain: a role for brain-derived... : PAIN Reports
and central pain circuits have been studied, but the peripheral tactile drive has not been explored.
Objective:
Investigate the innervation of the skin in the rat plantar hindpaw skin–muscle incision model.
Results:
Incision increased epidermal thickness and cell layers and reduced intraepidermal nerve fibre density, identified with PGP9.5 immunostaining. Strikingly, Collagen IV immunostaining revealed the development of dermal protrusions, oriented towards the incision site, that w...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🧠 Surgery can trigger new tactile corpuscles near incision—linked to postsurgical pain via BDNF-TrkB signaling.
⚠️ This matters, people with dev disabilities often face multiple surgeries in their life.
#PainResearch #DisabilityHealth #Allodynia
https://loom.ly/Sl31New
⚠️ This matters, people with dev disabilities often face multiple surgeries in their life.
#PainResearch #DisabilityHealth #Allodynia
https://loom.ly/Sl31New
🚨 New review: Malnutrition drives complications in pediatric hip & spine surgery.
ERAS protocols + nutrition may improve outcomes.
BMI > lab tests for risk prediction.
#PedsOrtho #Nutrition #ERAS #CerebralPalsy #Scoliosis
https://loom.ly/Cww780Q
ERAS protocols + nutrition may improve outcomes.
BMI > lab tests for risk prediction.
#PedsOrtho #Nutrition #ERAS #CerebralPalsy #Scoliosis
https://loom.ly/Cww780Q
October 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🚨 New review: Malnutrition drives complications in pediatric hip & spine surgery.
ERAS protocols + nutrition may improve outcomes.
BMI > lab tests for risk prediction.
#PedsOrtho #Nutrition #ERAS #CerebralPalsy #Scoliosis
https://loom.ly/Cww780Q
ERAS protocols + nutrition may improve outcomes.
BMI > lab tests for risk prediction.
#PedsOrtho #Nutrition #ERAS #CerebralPalsy #Scoliosis
https://loom.ly/Cww780Q
We hope to see you in Bangkok this year!
IASP connects pain professionals across 100+ countries, creating opportunities for collaboration. That collective spirit is what makes the World Congress on Pain the world’s largest and most impactful gathering of pain professionals. bit.ly/4nfC5eo #PainAwarenessMonth #IASP26
October 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We hope to see you in Bangkok this year!
🎓✨ Join us for a Student Data Blitz
📊 Rapid-fire presentations by emerging scholars, followed by our SIG business meeting.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and shape future research
#PainIDD #StudentResearch #Neurodiversity #DataBlitz
https://loom.ly/YTriY04
📊 Rapid-fire presentations by emerging scholars, followed by our SIG business meeting.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and shape future research
#PainIDD #StudentResearch #Neurodiversity #DataBlitz
https://loom.ly/YTriY04
International Association for the Study of Pain: Pain in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Group Student & Early Career Presenters – Data Blitz and Business Meeting
Link to register for the webinar and business meeting
perc.iasp-pain.org
October 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🎓✨ Join us for a Student Data Blitz
📊 Rapid-fire presentations by emerging scholars, followed by our SIG business meeting.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and shape future research
#PainIDD #StudentResearch #Neurodiversity #DataBlitz
https://loom.ly/YTriY04
📊 Rapid-fire presentations by emerging scholars, followed by our SIG business meeting.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and shape future research
#PainIDD #StudentResearch #Neurodiversity #DataBlitz
https://loom.ly/YTriY04
What puts children at risk for intellectual disability?
Research summerizing 58 studies highlights low SES, minority ethnicity, teenage motherhood, maternal mental illness & alcohol use. Early interventions could make a difference. #ChildDevelopment
https://loom.ly/-06u7xY
Research summerizing 58 studies highlights low SES, minority ethnicity, teenage motherhood, maternal mental illness & alcohol use. Early interventions could make a difference. #ChildDevelopment
https://loom.ly/-06u7xY
October 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
What puts children at risk for intellectual disability?
Research summerizing 58 studies highlights low SES, minority ethnicity, teenage motherhood, maternal mental illness & alcohol use. Early interventions could make a difference. #ChildDevelopment
https://loom.ly/-06u7xY
Research summerizing 58 studies highlights low SES, minority ethnicity, teenage motherhood, maternal mental illness & alcohol use. Early interventions could make a difference. #ChildDevelopment
https://loom.ly/-06u7xY
New Core Outcome Set for Chronic Pain in CP: 20 validated tools to assess pain interference and emotional impact in children with cerebral palsy.
#CerebralPalsy #PainAssessment #ClinicalResearch #PatientCenteredCare #ICFFramework
https://loom.ly/bihVhxY
#CerebralPalsy #PainAssessment #ClinicalResearch #PatientCenteredCare #ICFFramework
https://loom.ly/bihVhxY
September 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
New Core Outcome Set for Chronic Pain in CP: 20 validated tools to assess pain interference and emotional impact in children with cerebral palsy.
#CerebralPalsy #PainAssessment #ClinicalResearch #PatientCenteredCare #ICFFramework
https://loom.ly/bihVhxY
#CerebralPalsy #PainAssessment #ClinicalResearch #PatientCenteredCare #ICFFramework
https://loom.ly/bihVhxY
Chronic pain is a significant issue for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research shows that, among over 177,000 children, those with ASD experience more pain, particularly headaches, compared to their peers.
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Chronic Physical Pain in Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States: Findings from the 2016 – 2021 National Survey of Children’s Health - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have long been reported to exhibit atypical pain experiences. Chronic physical pain is a significant comorbidity in ASD, leading to substantial burdens on daily functioning and quality of life. This study aims to examine the potential associations between ASD and chronic physical pain, including its specific types. The study used data on chronic physical pain and headaches from the 2016 – 2021 National Survey of Children’s Health. Participants w...
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September 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Chronic pain is a significant issue for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research shows that, among over 177,000 children, those with ASD experience more pain, particularly headaches, compared to their peers.
https://loom.ly/fg-0fB8
https://loom.ly/fg-0fB8
Are you or someone you know using a feeding tube? Share your thoughts in a short survey to influence important research! You can help kids recover faster after surgery! Join us at https://redcap.link/tubefeed to take part. No surgical experience required! #FeedingTube #HealthResearch #KidsHealth
August 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Are you or someone you know using a feeding tube? Share your thoughts in a short survey to influence important research! You can help kids recover faster after surgery! Join us at https://redcap.link/tubefeed to take part. No surgical experience required! #FeedingTube #HealthResearch #KidsHealth
@SalahElTallawy authored a great review of the state of the field of pain in individuals with intellectual disabilities if you're looking for an update! #Pain #DisabilityAwareness https://loom.ly/RYQ27Eg.
Pain Management in the Most Vulnerable Intellectual Disability: A Review - Pain and Therapy
This review is made up of two parts; the first part discussing intellectual disability (ID) in general, while the second part covers the pain associated with intellectual disability and the challenges and practical tips for the management of pain associated with (ID). Intellectual disability is characterized by deficits in general mental abilities, such as reasoning, problem solving, planning, abstract thinking, judgment, academic learning, and learning from experience. ID is a disorder with ...
link.springer.com
August 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
@SalahElTallawy authored a great review of the state of the field of pain in individuals with intellectual disabilities if you're looking for an update! #Pain #DisabilityAwareness https://loom.ly/RYQ27Eg.
"Hanging on by a Thread" Parenting kids with complex medical needs brings extraordinary challenges and remarkable strength. Healthcare professionals can make a difference by understanding the holistic needs of every family member. #FamilyCare
https://loom.ly/BKqOpiU.
https://loom.ly/BKqOpiU.
“Hanging on by a Thread”: The Lived Experience of Parents of Children with Medical Complexity
Background: Families with children with medical complexity endure high levels of chronic and toxic stress, impacting the overall health and wellbeing of all family members and the system as a whole. The purpose of this study was to examine the lived ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
July 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"Hanging on by a Thread" Parenting kids with complex medical needs brings extraordinary challenges and remarkable strength. Healthcare professionals can make a difference by understanding the holistic needs of every family member. #FamilyCare
https://loom.ly/BKqOpiU.
https://loom.ly/BKqOpiU.
Our PIDDSIG leadership was honored to connect with community members at the University of Glasgow, such as nurses, parents, and therapists, addressing crucial subjects like #PainAwareness, assessment, and treatment for those with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. #CommunityEngagement #HealthCare
June 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Our PIDDSIG leadership was honored to connect with community members at the University of Glasgow, such as nurses, parents, and therapists, addressing crucial subjects like #PainAwareness, assessment, and treatment for those with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. #CommunityEngagement #HealthCare
#ISPP2025 in Glasgow provided great opportunities to advance collaborations and share science in #Pain and #neurodivergence.
June 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#ISPP2025 in Glasgow provided great opportunities to advance collaborations and share science in #Pain and #neurodivergence.
Got 2.5 minutes? Yes you do! This thought provoking silent video will change the way you think about pain in those that cannot tell you about the pain they feel. #PainAwareness #DisabilityAwareness
https://loom.ly/ygpBXak
https://loom.ly/ygpBXak
June 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Got 2.5 minutes? Yes you do! This thought provoking silent video will change the way you think about pain in those that cannot tell you about the pain they feel. #PainAwareness #DisabilityAwareness
https://loom.ly/ygpBXak
https://loom.ly/ygpBXak
#ISPP2025 will have great representation of pain in children and young people with #neurodevelopmental disabilities. Let us know if you'll be there! #InclusionMatters @iasp.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
#ISPP2025 will have great representation of pain in children and young people with #neurodevelopmental disabilities. Let us know if you'll be there! #InclusionMatters @iasp.bsky.social
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Register for the 28 May PIDDSIG webinar: Advances in the Understanding and Assessment of Chronic Pain in Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy for updated information on this chronic pain condition. bit.ly/4d95Mtr
May 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Register for the 28 May PIDDSIG webinar: Advances in the Understanding and Assessment of Chronic Pain in Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy for updated information on this chronic pain condition. bit.ly/4d95Mtr
Register now for our May 28th webinar: “Advances in the Understanding and Assessment of Chronic Pain in Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy.” bit.ly/4d95Mtr
May 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Register now for our May 28th webinar: “Advances in the Understanding and Assessment of Chronic Pain in Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy.” bit.ly/4d95Mtr
Development of clinical guidelines for neonates with #neuroirritability developed at Connecticut Children’s and shared at #USASP2025
May 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Development of clinical guidelines for neonates with #neuroirritability developed at Connecticut Children’s and shared at #USASP2025
Incredible work going on @ University of Florida in brain structure, function, pain, and Autism! #USASP2025
May 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Incredible work going on @ University of Florida in brain structure, function, pain, and Autism! #USASP2025
PIDDSIG officer @CCBurkitt presented poster on novel surgical #pain profiles and rates of chronic postsurgical pain in #CerebralPalsy at #USASP2025
May 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
PIDDSIG officer @CCBurkitt presented poster on novel surgical #pain profiles and rates of chronic postsurgical pain in #CerebralPalsy at #USASP2025
#PainInterference moderates pain #catastrophizing and #nutrition in this surgery study. Stay tuned for more great things from this student and this lab!
#USASP2025
#USASP2025
May 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM
#PainInterference moderates pain #catastrophizing and #nutrition in this surgery study. Stay tuned for more great things from this student and this lab!
#USASP2025
#USASP2025
We enjoyed seeing a busy lunch crowd today at #USASP2025 and lots of great science being shared in beautiful Chicago!
Come and visit us if you’re at #USASP2025 at the Pain in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities special interest group table at the lunch round tables! We have candy! @pidd-iasp.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
We enjoyed seeing a busy lunch crowd today at #USASP2025 and lots of great science being shared in beautiful Chicago!
Increased prevalence of Autism just released by CDC underscores increased need for diagnostic, treatment, and support services.
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
Prevalence and Early Identification of Autism Spectrum ...
This report describes autism spectrum disorder prevalence and early identifications patterns among children aged 4 and 8 years old.
www.cdc.gov
April 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Increased prevalence of Autism just released by CDC underscores increased need for diagnostic, treatment, and support services.
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
Reposted by Pain and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Group
The April 2025 issue of #PAIN is out now! Catch up on the latest pain research at bit.ly/4frygyC
April 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The April 2025 issue of #PAIN is out now! Catch up on the latest pain research at bit.ly/4frygyC
Early brain injury & #PAIN can effect boys and girls differently, highlighting the need for sex-specific care in the #NICU and beyond.
#Neonatology #BrainDevelopment #Pediatrics #PretermBirth #Neurodevelopment #ChildHealth
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#Neonatology #BrainDevelopment #Pediatrics #PretermBirth #Neurodevelopment #ChildHealth
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Preterm Sex Differences in Neurodevelopment and Brain Development from Early Life to 8 Years of Age
To examine sex differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes and brain development from early life to 8 years in males and females born preterm.This was …
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April 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Early brain injury & #PAIN can effect boys and girls differently, highlighting the need for sex-specific care in the #NICU and beyond.
#Neonatology #BrainDevelopment #Pediatrics #PretermBirth #Neurodevelopment #ChildHealth
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#Neonatology #BrainDevelopment #Pediatrics #PretermBirth #Neurodevelopment #ChildHealth
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This study highlights that pain rehabilitation programs can be effective for all adolescents, regardless of autistic traits! #chronicpain #autismawareness www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The effects of autistic traits in adolescents on the efficacy of paediatric Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment (IIPT)
Autistic adolescents are at greater risk of chronic pain, but it is unclear how autistic features may relate to individual aspects of chronic pain. As…
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April 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This study highlights that pain rehabilitation programs can be effective for all adolescents, regardless of autistic traits! #chronicpain #autismawareness www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...