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Blood Pressure Social Story
Sometimes I need to have my blood pressure checked by a nurse or doctor.
First, I will sit down in a chair and rest my arm on a table or armrest.
The nurse will then wrap a cuff around my upper arm.
The cuff will get tight for a few seconds. This does not hurt.
I should stay calm and take slow, deep breaths.
I can bring a stuffed animal or hold my support person’s hand. I can also ask for a break at any time.
The nurse will listen with a stethoscope.
After a few seconds, the cuff will loosen, and the tight feeling will go away.
The nurse might tell me my blood pressure numbers.
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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.