Emergency Readiness for Autistic Individuals: Evidence-Based Application of Visual Schedules

• By: Emily Germanis, BS, RBT Capella University
• September 15th, 2025
• emergency preparedness, Fall 2025 Issue, fire drills, hospital visits, sensory sensitivities, social stories, visual schedules
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Individuals with autism often experience heightened sensitivity to sensory input, difficulty with abstract concepts, and communication barriers, which can complicate emergency responses. Research indicates that children with autism have higher rates of emergency service utilization than their...