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• Whether the medical appointment is scheduled or it’s a trip to the emergency room the hospital can be a sensory minefield for someone with autism causing them to spiral toward a terrifying meltdown.
• Sedation and four-point restraint are not practical solutions.
• Purchase Susan Hamre - Autism in the Hospital courses at here with PRICE $219 $60 Susan Hamre - Autism in the Hospital Sensory Integration Challenges Stimulation dysregulation (hypo/hyper) Seeking/avoiding/both Processing functions May not process nor perceive pain Common triggers within the hospital/ER environment Your hospital/ER as a ‘sensory minefield’ Sensory Strategies Patient passport with sensory triggers listed Quickly create ASD friendly environment Allow sensory needs to occur to prevent a meltdown How to avoid most common sensory triggers Hospital equipment to help support sensory needs Social / Communication Challenges Social interaction holds the ‘key’… or not Literal translation of spoken language When they are non-verbal or unable to read body language Delayed auditory processing Impact of anxiety on communication Non-compliance and verbally offensive Social/Communication Strategies Communication cards, checklists and Apps as visual supports Social stories to break down hospital procedures Their interests or repetitive behaviors to generate your ‘connection’ Make allowances for family to be nearby Behavior Challenges Noting functions of behavior May bolt/escape/elope Aggression occurs as anxiety increases Might resist restraint Anxiety may increase when transport is needed intolerant of transitions in general Likely to be resisting lack of known/familiar routine Attempt to pull out lines, pull off bandages, etc. Refuse medication Behavioral Management Strategies Is it a meltdown or tantrum?
• Know the child’s triggers Plan ahead to avoid triggers Specific calming techniques What to do when a meltdown occurs Navigating ER triage, routine hospital visits, labs and tests Visual schedules for what is going to be happening Strategies for loud noises and being touched Visual timetables and timers for transitions/ changes Motivation and reward systems that work What you need to know about non-sensory triggers ‘Stimming’ as a calming technique Would you like to receive Susan Hamre - Autism in the Hospital ?
• Description: Get Susan Hamre - Autism in the Hospital download Sensory, communication and behavioral challenges that impact successful medical treatment Strategies for ER triage, routine hospital visits, surgery and more Roadmap for treating a non-verbal, non-responsive individual with autism ‘Stimming’ behaviors as a strategy Subtle sign of less obvious ASD Do you know how to give medical attention to a patient with autism who: Can’t answer your questions or identify levels of pain?