Access to basic health care visits is a critical factor for an individual’s long-term health and well-being. However, for many parents and practitioners it can be extremely challenging to get children through a successful health care visit. This challenge becomes even more significant when individuals have ASD or other developmental disabilities, often resulting in in parents foregoing any type of preventative health relative appointments for their children. This session will review practical considerations and guidelines for parents and practitioners to consider in order to increase success rates of cooperative responses for health related visits and procedures. Perhaps in some cases, even getting children to see the doctor’s, dentists, nurse’s office, or even the hospital as preferred places to visit.
Credits: Act 48, BACB, EITA/Infant-Toddler, Occupational Therapy, PA Board of PSYCH, Physical Therapy, Social Work
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Amiris Dipuglia obtained her degree as a medical doctor in 1991 from the Pontificate Catholic University Mother and Master in the Dominican Republic. When her eldest son Alexander was diagnosed with autism, she abandoned her medical career and pursued her certification as a behavior... Read More →
Jaime Klinefelter, M.Ed., is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a consultant for the PaTTAN Autism Initiative. She has worked in the educational field for 16 years. Prior to coming to PaTTAN Jaime served as a special education teacher for high school students with Autism. In addition... Read More →
