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Category: Health
Pennsylvania Yellow Dot & Pennsylvania Online Emergency Contact Information Programs
Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation offers a Yellow Dot Program as well as an Online Emergency Contact Information Program in order to make it easier to keep individuals with autism safer on the road.
Read morePhiladelphia Coordinated Health Care
This section of the website from the Southeastern PA Health Care Quality Unit contains a variety of physical health booklets and brochures for the intellectual disability and developmental disability community.
Read morePhysical Health Resource Collection
This is a bundle of resources from a variety of sources that provide information on general physical health information as well as specific conditions individuals with autism may have.
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Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a form of treatment that is used when individuals experience difficulty moving around and completing everyday tasks. Physical therapy can help people move better and make daily tasks and activities easier. For example, it can help with walking, going up stairs or getting in and out of bed.
Read morePhysician Education in Developmental Disabilities (PEDD) Webinar Series
The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) offers a free, 12 credit-hour webinar series based on the first internationally-vetted curriculum in Developmental Medicine created in the United States. This series is designed to enhance the practice skill of primary care physicians and residents who would like to provide better care to their adult patients with developmental disabilities. Each webinar is accredited by the American Academy of Family Physicians for 1.0 hours of prescribed credit (recognized by the AMA as equivalent to Category 1 credit). A total of up to 12.0 credit hours are available, at no cost, for those who participate in all of the webinars. The live events have already occurred, however, the recordings of these webinars are available for CME credit at the link below.
Read morePreparing for a Hospital Visit
A hospital can be an intimidating place for anyone, but the unfamiliar sights, smells, and sounds can be especially difficult to cope with for children with autism. In addition to the environment, a medical procedure or examination often involves poking and prodding by medical professionals or specialized equipment. Planning in advance can help hospital visits go more smoothly. The list below includes ideas for planning with your child.
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Preparing for Surgery Social Story
This resource gives information about what to expect and what will happen when you go to the hospital for a surgery.
Read morePreparing Your Child for a Visit to the Doctor
Visiting the doctor may be overwhelming for many children. It is helpful to plan ahead and prepare your child as much as possible. This resource outlines some tips and tools that might be helpful for families and caregivers in preparing to see a doctor.
Read morePrevalence of Trauma
Project Reassure Direct Support Professionals. One of the first major studies of trauma happened in the 1980’s. A lot of research has been done since that time. Thousands of people have been interviewed in the United States and all over the world.
Read moreProcessing Emotions and Relaxation Techniques
This resource provides information on how to help individuals with autism and/or intellectual disabilities to recognize and process difficult emotions they may be experiencing.
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