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...

Facilitating Health Care Visits: How Can We Prepare for a Therapeutic Visit?

• By: Mamie Richiutti, MS HAD/HED, BSN, RN, CEN Melmark Pennsylvania
• April 12th, 2024
• advocacy, barriers to service, caregivers, healthcare, inclusive healthcare, providers, Spring 2024 Issue, training and education
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Health care visits can be challenging for individuals with autism and the delivering providers. It is critical that we prepare both the individual and the provider to increase the integrity of the visit and ensure a successful outcome. When I took on my role as Senior Director of Healthcare...