LONDON, UK: A recent UK study has pointed to the need for education and awareness in dental teams to avoid diagnostic overshadowing—misattributing physical symptoms to mental health or pre-existing disabilities—in patients with learning disabilities and/or autism. The research highlighted self-injurious behaviour as an indicator of head and neck pain, emphasising the importance of recognising self-harm as a sign of physical or emotional distress. The study also addressed the communication and interoception difficulties these patients may face and reviewed tools for communication and pain assessment to promote optimal care for vulnerable patients.