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A guide to share with providers to help them create an office space that's better for everyone

Office Office Prep Tip Sheet for Clinicians

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What's an Autism-Competent Office?

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Getting an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

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Initial Patient Profile

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Mental Health Parity

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Insurance: Turning 26

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Finding Help With Autism Insurance Coverage

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Medicare for Older Adults and Caregivers

Caregiver Guidance

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The Formal Diagnostic Criteria for Autism

A list of things that are often required each year to maintain eligibility for benefits 

Annual Checklist for Caregivers

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Keeping Important Paperwork Up to Date: A Checklist for Caregivers

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Autism and Grief

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Types of Mental Health Providers

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How is Autism Different in Women?

Clinical Care for Autistic Adults

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Medical Facilities for After-Hours Care

The Go Bag - a printable list of things to have on hand to help prepare for emergencies

The Go Bag

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Autism ID

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Planning for Medical Emergencies

A detailed form that can be used to outline special considerations for making health care environments more manageable and comfortable for autistic adults

MGH Accommodations Care Plan

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Communicating About Pain

Wraparound Services

Family Support and Wraparound Services

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Medical Specialists and What They Treat

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Types of Primary Care Providers

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Guardianship for Autistic Adults

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Health Care Rights for Autistic Patients

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Everyone Needs a Healthcare Proxy

Communication Strategies 

Health Care Plan Template for communicating about current health and dietary needs and interventions.

Dietary Plan Template for Schools and Day Programs

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Dietary Plan Tool for Schools and Day Programs

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The Language of Autism

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Successful Telehealth Appointments

A guide to share with providers for preventive health care

AAHR Preventive Health Table

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Useful Information about Preventive Care

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Digestive Issues - Pica

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Dietary Concerns

A tool for tracking bowel movements when abdominal pain is a problem

Bristol Stool Chart

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Abdominal Pain

A tool for communicating with schools and providers about dietary needs and interventions.

Health Care Plan Template

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Acid Reflux

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Common Gastrointestinal Conditions

Download Bristol Stool Chart

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Common Medical Conditions in Autistic Adults - An Overview

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Menstruation & Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

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Information and tools for getting support, advocating and staying organized.

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Get expert advice on the health issues common in autistic people.

Tools and advice for getting autism-competent care.

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Information for individuals about gender-based health concerns.

Gender Specific Care

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