Social Stories

Social Stories are visual support tools that can help individuals with ASD better understand what is expected in various medical environments.  Plan to review the social story for yourself or with your loved one well in advance of the procedure or appointment. This allows time to process expectations, identify possible challenges, and problem solve ways to help decrease anxiety. 

Lurie Center Visits

Below are several social stories specific to visiting the Lurie Center for Autism, including a preview of what to expect during a visit with a medical provider, neuropsychological evaluation, and therapy visit. Please use these resources to prepare for your visit.

• Checking My Height 
• Getting an EEG
• Getting an EKG
• Getting a Neuropsych Exam (child younger than 5 years)
• Getting a Neuropsych Exam (school aged child)
• Getting a Neuropsych Exam (adult)
• Getting a Research Blood Draw
• Therapy Visit
• Visiting My Doctor
• Visiting The Lurie Center

Preventative Care Social Stories for Adults

Thanks to the generous support of the C.J.L. Foundation, the Healthcare Access for Autism project aims to create and disseminate preventive care social stories for adults with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Please find currently available social stories for preventative care procedures below. Stay tuned for additional stories and resources.

• Getting a Blood Draw  
       (Personalize these versions: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese
• Preparing for a Vaccine
• Primary Care Visit
• Getting a Colonoscopy
• Getting a Mammogram
• Women’s Health/Cervical Cancer (coming soon)