Medical preparation
Visual sequences and simple explanations that help preview the hospital, medical professionals, examination steps, and what may happen next.
Preparation supports understanding
Help make unfamiliar medical care more understandable.
Created from a real emergency department experience after Rocco swallowed an object at school, this resource supports individuals with autism, families, nurses, physicians, emergency departments, urgent care teams, pediatric providers, EMS professionals, and other care partners. It is intended to complement clinical judgment, required training, policy, and individualized care.
Pain & body communication
Body-part, feeling, and needs-based visuals for individuals who may communicate pain, fear, hunger, thirst, or discomfort differently.
Sensory & emotional needs
Context for sensory overload, unfamiliar touch, waiting, distress, elopement risk, and behavior that may reflect fear or an unmet need.
Family-clinician information
Structured forms and practical supports that help families communicate essential information and help care teams individualize their approach.
Begin with the free printable samples.
Preview four practical pages selected from the planning, communication, and medical-support tools inside the complete hospital resource.
Download the hospital sample set ↓