Empowering Eye Exams: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Patients

• By: Elise Huntley, MA, CCLS Dayton Children’s Hospital
• April 12th, 2024
• adaptive environments, caregivers, eye exam, inclusive healthcare, ophthalmology, sensory sensitivities, Spring 2024 Issue, visual impairment
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Eye exam. Two words that can cause a lot of anxiety in families of autistic patients. Questions may arise about how your child will tolerate the exam and what to do if they need glasses. If your child has communication limitations or sensory sensitivities, you might wonder if they’ll be able to...