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

Visiting the Hospital

• Social Stories - See our expansive list of social stories for medical appointments and procedures.
• Preparing for your Diagnostic Imaging Appointment (MRI)

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؟
• Newly Diagnosed – What to Expect
• Transition and ASD (ages 14 – 22) (add Autism Transition Resources (PDF) to this page)
• Adults and ASD (over age 22)
• Restricted Interests in People with ASD
• Helpful Organziations and Websites (for additional content and articles, please follow this link)

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

Medicine and ASD

Neurology and ASD

• Seizure and ASD

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

Vaccinations and ASD

• Vaccines

Other Topics

• Metabolic Testing
• Visual Supports