Lurie Center for Autism Patient Resources

At the Lurie Center for Autism, our mission is to treat individuals and support their families across their lifespan. The resources and information provided here aim to address common questions and concerns about ASD with evidence-based answers that have been reviewed by credentialed professionals on our staff. Our goal is to continually update this material as new information is discovered, evidence develops, and new research is published. Click the links below to view and download helpful guides.

Visiting the Lurie Center

• Lurie Center Tour – A visual tour of what to expect when you visit our Lexington location.
• Safety at the Lurie Center – Information about our Safety Team and how they support our patients.
• Autism Care Questionnaire (ACQ) – A brief survey completed by a patient or the patient’s caregiver prior to a planned or unplanned medical visit.  The ACQ addresses non-medical needs of an individual with autism when receiving medical services.  Parents/guardians are encouraged to fill out the ACQ.
• Prescription Refills: How to Refill a Prescription
• Español: Cómo Solicitar Un Resurtido De Receta

Visiting the Hospital

• Social Stories - See our expansive list of social stories for medical appointments and procedures.

Coronavirus/COVID-19

• COVID-19 Coronavirus Toolkit (pdf)

  • COVID-19: Detailed COVID-19 Coronavirus Test (pdf)
  • COVID-19: Simple COVID-19 Coronavirus Test (pdf)

• SPANISH COVID-19 Coronavirus Toolkit (pdf)

  • SPANISH COVID-19: Detailed COVID-19 Coronavirus Test (pdf)
  • SPANISH COVID-19: Simple COVID-19 Coronavirus Test (pdf)
• "Helping people with autism spectrum disorder manage masks and COVID-19 tests"
• "Strategies to support teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder during COVID-19"

Autism Spectrum Disorder – General Information and Tips

• Autism: What You Need to Know
• العربية: ما هو التوحد؟
• Restricted Interests in People with ASD
• Helpful Organizations and Websites (for additional content and articles)

Lurie Center: Topics Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Our Lurie Center clinicians provide information on frequently discussed topics, treatments and assessments related to ASD. Please see below for more information.

Assessments

• ADI-R
• ADOS-2
• Neuropsychological Evaluation

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

• Parents' Guide to Biomedical Therapies
• Dimethylglycine (DMG)
• Glutathione
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
• Magnesium
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Prednisone
• Vitamin B6
• Evidence-Based Research

Gastroenterology and ASD

• Healthy Bowels
• Constipation
• Healthy Bowel Movement Tips
• Español: Consejos Para Deposiciones Saludables

Medicine and ASD

• Pills: Learning How to Swallow a Pill
• Español: Aprender Cómo Tragar Una Píldora

Neurology and ASD

• Seizure and ASD
• How to Help Someone You Care For If They Have a Seizure (PDF)
• Español: Qué Debo Hacer Si Una Persona A Aa Que Cuido Tiene Una Crisis Epiléptica (PDF)

Psychology and ASD

• Neuropsychological Evaluations

Related and Co-Occurring Conditions

• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression 
• Epilepsy
• Sensory Processing
• Sleep Issues

Sexuality and ASD

• Sexuality
• Puberty

Technology and ASD

• Helpful Apps for Managing Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression

Transition Services and Supports

• DDS Autism Support Centers | Mass.gov  (Massachusetts Statewide Autism Support Centers)

• Transition-Factsheet-616.pdf (thearcofmass.org)

• Webinars & Trainings - The Arc of Massachusetts

• The LINK Center | Home | FCSN

• DESE Secondary Transition Resources and Materials - Special Education (mass.edu)

• Secondary Transition | Mass.gov

• MRC Transition Services For Students and Youth | Mass.gov

• Autism Housing Pathways – building roads to home

• www.gottransition.org
• Massachusetts Transition to Adulthood | Facebook

Vaccinations and ASD

• Vaccines

Other Topics

• Metabolic Testing
• Visual Supports