Respect in Health Care for Autistic Adults
Helping adults to navigate the health care system as well as communicate and advocate for high-quality care in collaboration with their clinical providers.
Header image adapted from original artwork by Billy Megargel titled: Cross Sections (for more information see About Us)
Easy access to essential health information
We've developed a toolkit that connects to important health resources relevant to all stages of adulthood
Make important health decisions easier
Our Autism Health Care Toolkit supports caregivers and advocates in exploring vetted and actionable information around important health needs for autistic adults.
Training for providers
Advocates and caregivers can share with existing providers Harvard Medical School’s latest clinician course that’s geared toward educating health providers on supporting autistic adults.
Support for all transitions
Help for autistic adults and caregivers across the lifespan
Explore and engage with health resources that support adults transitioning through ages and stages of life.
Understanding and improving the adult health care experience
Finding the people and places that meet each person's needs
words matter
The Language of Autism
We understand that how we talk about autism matters. Our intent is always to incorporate language that is accessible, inclusive, and reflective of the priorities of the autistic community.
inclusion
Dr. Tim Buie on the important role caregivers play on the medical team
The clinician-caregiver partnership is vital to successful health care experiences.
Empowering advice on caregivers and patients as experts.
We'd like your feedback
AAHR is a new resource, launched in September 2023. We welcome comments and suggestions on both the design and content of the site. Thank you!