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The Impact of Trauma on Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Fact Sheet for Providers

NCTSN Resource

Resource Description

Provides information on the impact that trauma may have on youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This fact sheet offers providers information on IDD and trauma, communication and trauma-related behavior, IDD and systems of care, screening and assessment for youth with IDD, diagnostic criteria, treatment, and resilience and recovery for youth with IDD who have experienced trauma. 

Published in 2020