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200070 https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.200070 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2025-05 42 pages Chen, Megan Hopkins, Christina Kappes, Janelle Visconti, Kari Barrett, The Honors College Department of Psychology Physical pain impacts everyone differently, but children—being the most vulnerable members of our population—can have difficulties expressing these sensations. Neurotypical children from four to seven years old frequently experience confusion regarding physical pain associated with injuries or routine discomforts such as headaches, and they find it challenging to articulate these sensations (Marshall et al., 2022). Helping children express their physical pain helps others understand the severity of their discomfort, the nature of the problem, and can even lead to more appropriate responses from medical providers. A comprehensive data analysis was conducted, interviewing professionals who consistently interact with children and evaluating existing children’s literature to identify the most effective approach for addressing this issue. Insights gained from the data analysis determined the most suitable language for children when discussing the location, nature, and intensity of their physical pain, in addition to the most effective communication methods for clarity. This information was translated into a children’s book that can be shared with young children to help them identify and describe their pain to caregivers. This creative tool will help children define their physical pain more efficiently by closing the communication gap between adults who have experienced various types of pain and children who have little such experience to draw upon. Children Pain Communication Caregivers Children's pain Communicating With Young Children About Pain