How to Prepare an Autistic Teen for a Transition to Adult Healthcare
What changes when an autistic teen moves from pediatric to adult healthcare, and how to start getting ready years ahead.
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How to Build a Hospital Bag for an Autistic Child’s Unexpected Stay
What to pack ahead of time so an unplanned hospital stay feels a little less unfamiliar for an autistic child.
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What Speech-Language Therapy Involves, Session by Session
What happens in speech-language therapy sessions, from the first visit onward, so the room feels less unfamiliar.
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What Physical Therapy Might Address for an Autistic Child
Motor planning, balance, coordination, and strength: what physical therapy can work on, and what a good therapist looks like.
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What Feeding Differences Often Look Like for Autistic Kids
Texture, smell, and sameness: how feeding differences in autistic kids often show up, and when to bring in a professional.
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What Occupational Therapy Sessions Actually Look Like
A walk-through of what a typical occupational therapy session involves, so the first appointment feels less unfamiliar.
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Building a Communication Passport for Appointments and School
A one-page tool that tells a new doctor, teacher, or substitute how your child communicates, so you stop re-explaining it every time.
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Common Mistakes Caregivers Make Advocating in Medical Appointments
The small communication habits that get caregivers dismissed in medical appointments, and how to phrase the same concerns more effectively.
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How to Prepare for a Sensory-Friendly Healthcare Visit
Concrete requests that make doctor visits easier for autistic children, from the phone call ahead of time to what to ask for in the exam room.
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Why Sleep Difficulties Look Different in Autistic Children
Why autistic children’s sleep difficulties are often physiological rather than behavioral, and what tends to help.
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