Medical: Guides (Parents/Family Members)

A parents’ guide to feeding behaviors in people with autism spectrum disorders.

A resource for schools, medical providers and families on how to incorporate current and future medical needs for teens and young adults into transition plans.

This web site has information and worksheets for adults on the autism spectrum, supporters, and healthcare providers. It focuses on primary healthcare, or healthcare with a regular doctor.

The resources on this site are meant to improve the healthcare of autistic adults. The resources on this site are meant to improve the healthcare of autistic adults. They were made by the Academic-Autistic Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE) through a series of research studies funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.

A webpage that is dedicated to patients who have autism. The topics discussed include; the most common problems people with autism have, how to help individuals with ASD adjust to visiting the dentist, and how to help teach independent dental care at home.

A tool kit for primary care providers, this website offers assistance with diagnosing common health ailments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It offers health watch tables for several disabilities, including autism, as well as general advice for assisting this population.

These are free, downloadable guides for boys and girls that educate about puberty. There are diagrams, social stories, storyboards and other suggested visual tools to help define the many aspects of puberty, including physical changes, handling emotions, and personal hygiene. It also offers storyboards to illustrate what is appropriate vs. inappropriate behavior.