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In the Emergency Room - Social Story

Graphic of man checking into the Emergency Department, he is talking to a woman at a desk.

When I get to the emergency room I will need to check in at the desk.

Graphic of a nurse writing things down on a clipboard, she is asking questions.

A nurse will ask questions to see what kind of help I need.

Graphic of a thermometer and blood pressure cuff.

The nurse will take my temperature and blood pressure.

Graphic of a waiting room.

I may need to wait in the waiting room.

Graphic of a busy waiting room, there are many people sitting together.

There may be many people in the waiting room with lots of noises.

Graphic of a man talking to a nurse, he is asking her questions.

If there are too many people or too much noise I can ask for a quiet place to go.

Graphic of an examination table and a chair sitting in an empty room.

I my go into a room that just has a bed and a chair in it.

Graphic of a door, it is locked.

They may lock the door to the room to help me stay safe.

Graphic of a boy sitting in a room talking to a family member.

My family, staff or a trusted adult can stay with me in the room.

Graphic of a man talking to a doctor about his feelings.

I will talk to different doctors and nurses about the thoughts and feelings I’m having.

Graphic of different medications.

The doctors and nurses may give me medicine to help me feel better and relax.

Graphic of a man sitting in a hospital bed.

I may need to stay in the hospital for a few days to get more help.

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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.