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Medical Social Story Collection

Graphic of a man standing up in a waiting room, a MRI Technologist is calling his name. Welcome to the medical social story collection created by the ASERT Collaborative. This page features a collection of medical social stories developed by the ASERT team. These resources are designed to help people understand how medical procedures and exams can challenge individuals with autism.

These social stories provide information on what to expect when you receive medical tests and undergo procedures in a clinical setting.

Medical Tests

Getting Blood Drawn Social Story

This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a blood draw.

Blood Pressure Social Story

This resource provides information about what it is like to have your blood pressure measured.

An Electrocardiogram (EKG) Test

This resource provides information about what to expect when you need to have an EKG done at a doctor's office.

An Electroencephalogram (EEG) Test

This resource provides information about what to expect when you get an electroencephalogram (EEG) at a doctor's office.

Getting an MRI Social Story

This resource provides information about what to expect when you get an MRI scan.

Getting an X-ray Social Story

This resource explains what to expect when you get an X-ray.

Getting a Renal (Belly) Ultrasound Social Story

This resource provides information about what it is like to have a renal, or belly, ultrasound in a medical clinic.

Height and Weight Social Story

This resource provides information about how medical staff will measure your height and weight when you visit the Doctors office.

Being a Patient

Going to the Doctor Social Story

These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of going to the doctor for individuals with autism.

Not Feeling Well Social Story

This social story, developed by ASERT, describes how and when to tell someone when you are sick. An animated social story is also included.

Going to the Emergency Department – Social Story

This resource gives information about what to expect and why you might need to go to the Emergency Department of a hospital.

In the Emergency Room – Social Story

This resource offers information about what to expect when staying in an emergency room. Things that you can ask for and things that are expected of you.

Wearing a Mask Social Story

This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about wearing a mask to avoid spreading germs. The resource includes why it's important to wear a mask, as well as information about how to safely wear and remove masks. The resource is translated into Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Burmese. An animated version is also available.

Wearing a Medical Alert Bracelet Social Story

This resource provides information about medical alert bracelets; what they are and how to use them.

Hospital Wristbands Social Story

This resource provides information on what to expect when going to the hospital and receiving a medical wristband to identify who you are.

Taking My Medicine Social Story

This resource provides information about the importance of taking your medications and some things to think about when you take it.

Before a Medical Procedure: Meeting the Anesthesiologist Social Story

This resource provides information on what to expect when you meet with an Anesthesiologist before a medical procedure.

Understanding Anesthesia Social Story

This resource provides information on what to expect when you are going under anesthetic.

Procedures

Getting a Cast Social Story

This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a cast and what happens when it is removed.

Getting an IV Social Story

Graphic that explains what to expect when you need to get an IV placed in your arm.

Wearing Oxygen Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT provides a visual explanation on wearing oxygen. This resource is designed to be used to help individuals understand the importance of wearing oxygen and the impact on their health.

Getting Anesthesia Social Story

This resource provides information on what happens when you get anesthetic during surgery.

Participating in a Sleep Study Social Story

This resource provides information about what to expect when you do a sleep study.

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.

Colonoscopy Social Stories

This collection of social stories provides a visual explanation of colonoscopies for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. The three socials stories cover topics including: what is a colonoscopy, how to prepare for a colonoscopy, and what to expect during a colonoscopy.

Pelvic Exam Social Story

This social story provides a visual resource for individuals with autism to help prepare for and feel more comfortable about getting a pelvic exam.

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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.