National Child Traumatic Stress Network Group (NCTSN):
- Facts on Traumatic Stress and Children with Developmental Disabilities (PDF)
- Adapting TF-CBT
“- For over two decades [as of 2021], many children with trauma-related symptoms have been effectively treated with Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). The model’s flexibility and applicability to children and families of varying cultures and types of trauma serve as major strengths.
Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are an underserved and poorly understood group among mental health clinicians and those who treat traumatic stress. They face exposure to maltreatment, bullying, potentially traumatizing medical and restraint procedures, and other adverse childhood experiences at a rate conservatively estimated to be 2-3 times that of their non-disabled peers.” - NCTSN Resource: Trauma and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities – The Road to Recovery: Supporting Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who Have Experienced Trauma Toolkit
- Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
- Assessing Trauma in Individuals with ID (PDF)
Free online trainings to learn more about Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
DMH+UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence’s trainings are free after setting up a free account; search term: “IDD” or click on any of the links below
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- Caring for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Attempting to Do No H…
- ¿Qué son discapacidades intelectuales o del Desarrollo (IDD)?
- Reflective Coaching for Non-Clinical Providers and Caregivers Supporting Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
- Reflective Coaching for Clinicians Supporting Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disab…
- Advanced Practice Training for Non-Clinical Providers and Caregivers Supporting Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
- Advanced Practice Training for Clinicians Working With Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
- What Are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities?
- Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery (E-IMR) Foundations
- Introduction to Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery (E-IMR)
- Clinical Learning Pathway for Trauma Informed Strategies for Working With Individuals With Intellec…
- Trauma Informed Strategies for Working With Individuals With ID/DD/ASD for Clinical Staff
- Trauma Informed Strategies for Working With Individuals With ID/DD/ASD for Non-Clinical Staff
- Pre-recorded/asynchronous:
- Clinical Learning Pathway for Trauma Informed Strategies for Working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=75001&k=1628205513
- Trauma Informed Strategies for Working with Individuals with Id/DD/ASD for Clinical Staff: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=21955&k=IDDAnytimeClinical
- Trauma informed Strategies for Working with Individuals with ID/DD/ASD for Non-Clinical Staff: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=21954&k=IDDAnytimeNonClinicalEnglish
Last updated: 08/31/26