Visual supports are evidenced based practice tools which may be used to enhance the communication skills of individuals impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Parent, doctors, and  other professionals serving individuals with ASD will want to print these materials as they prepare for the next health and wellness related appointment. 

2014 Materials

Keynote: Caring for the Caregiver

• "Caring for the Caregiver" Presentation
• “STOPS CHAOS” Method for Better Cardiovascular Health
• What I Should Know About Good Health and Hygiene

Session A: Dental Care for Individuals with ASD

• "Dental Care for Individuals with ASD" Presentation
• Dental Care Task Analysis

Session B: Critical Pathways to Adulthood: Health Literacy, Communication and Self-Management

• "Critical Pathways to Adulthood: Health Literacy, Communication and Self-Management" Presentation
• "Since You're Not a Kid Anymore" Booklet
• Using a Voice Recorder at Your Next Doctor’s Visit
• Pathways to Adulthood: Health Care Self-Management An Electronic Resource List

Session C: Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders

• "Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders" Presentation
• Food Chaining Exercise
• Food Inventory
• Food Log

Visiting the Pharmacist

• A Visit with your Pharmacist (YouTube)
• Liquid Medications
• Metered Dose Inhalers
• Rectal Suppositories
• Taking My Meds

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2013 Materials

• Haircut Visual
• My Doctor Visit
• MD Social Story
• Autism Recreation Final
• Behavior and Communication
• CARD 2013 Sleep and ASD
• CARD 2013 Sleep and ASD Handouts
• Perkins Aging Autism CARD H&W 2013
• Sleep-Tool-Kit
• Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Sexuality and Students with ASD Participant Version