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Pediatrics - Autism Program

Resources

The following are some of our program's most popular resources, along with external links to helpful websites and applications. Please contact us at [email protected] with questions about our available resources or to request resources on a specific topic.

COVID-19 Resources (English & Español)

The Autism Program at Boston Medical Center is here to support you during this difficult time. Check out our new resource spreadsheet, which has links to online learning, social stories, music/animal/fitness programs, live online classes and more. See the second tab for free meals and financial services throughout Massachusetts. This spreadsheet will be continuously updated as new resources become available, and resources are listed in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, and Portuguese.

With new orders for wearing masks in public come challenges for our young community members with ASD. For some help, check out our social story, I Can Wear a Face Mask.

Our weekly DBP Newsletter contains resources and information for families during COVID-19 social distancing. Please email us at [email protected] if you would like the newsletter emailed to you each week.

Autism Information

Parent Information Packets

English
Spanish (Español)
Cambodian (Khmer)
Chinese (Zhōngwén)
Haitian Creole (Ayisyen Kreyòl)
- Premye Etap Apre yon Dyagnostik Otis (First Steps After an ASD Diagnosis - Haitian Creole)
Portuguese (Português)
Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)

Guides, Workbooks, and Handouts

2020 Summer Guide
2019 Back-to-School Guide
Family and Autism Support Centers of Massachusetts
Autism Safety Handout
Empowerment Guide
Sibling Resource Packet
Recommended Apps
Recommended Books: Social Skills
Genetic Testing and Autism
Social Interaction Skills
Family Preparedness Plan (from the BMC Center for Family Navigation and Community Health Promotion)

Information on Services

Transition to Adulthood

Transition Timeline
Turning 18 Checklist
Transition Services in High School
Autonomy Checklist
Transition Resources to Know
A ge of Majority Guide: Guardianship and other Decision-Making Support Options
Creating Your Vision Workbook
First-Person Accounts of Autism
Autism Consortium Transition to Adulthood Manual
Safer Dating for Youth on the Autism Spectrum: Curriculum

Topic-Specific Resources

Routine Boards

Disclosure (Talking about an Autism Diagnosis)

Talking to your Child about Autism

School

Taking the Bus - Social Story

Sleep

I Can Fall Asleep by Myself - Social Story

Bathroom

Brush Teeth - Visual
Shower Routine - Visual
Toilet Routine - Visual
Changing my Pad - Visual

Behavior

When I'm Upset - Cards
When I'm Upset / Frustrated / Sad - Visual
I Need a Sensory Break - Visual
I'm Working For - Cards
I Can be Safe - Social Story
No Hitting - Social Story
Hands to Myself - Social Story
When I Feel Worried - Social Story
When Things Feel Terrible - Social Story
Private - Social Story
Relaxation - Brochure

Eating

Picky Eating - Social Story
Introducing New Foods - Social Story
Picky Eating - Handout
Healthy Eating - Handout

Medical

Blood Draw Routine - Visual
Doctor's Visit - First / Then
Going to Doctor's - Social Story
Dentist Visit - Visual
Going to Eye Doctor - Social Story
Wearing my Medical Bracelet - Social Story
I Can Wear a Face Mask - Social Story

Family

My Dad is in the Army - Social Story

Social Events

Birthday Parties - Handout

Travel

Airport Travel: Navigating TSA Screening - Handout

Recursos en Español (Resources in Spanish)

Información sobre Autismo y Servicios (Information about Autism and Services)

Paquete informativo para padres de niños con Trastornos del Espectro Autista (Parent Information Packet)
¿Qué es el autismo? (What is Autism?)
Primeros pasos después de un diagnóstico de autismo (First Steps After an ASD Diagnosis)
Prueba genética (Genetic Testing)
Cómo accesar servicios de ABA en la casa a través de MassHealth (Accessing MassHealth In-Home ABA)
Descripción de euipo de seguridad (Safety Resources)
Descripción de DDS (DDS Description)

Historias y Imágenes (Stories and Visuals)

Historia de tomar un autobús a la escuela (Taking the Bus to School - Social Story)
Historia de ir al baño (Going to the Bathroom - Social Story)
Pasando por la pubertad : Mi menstruación (Going through Puberty: My Period - Social Story)
Zonas de regulación emocional (Zones of Regulation - Chart)
Historia de mis manos conmigo (Hands to Myself - Social Story)
Historia de querer probar una nueva comida (I Want to Try New Foods - Social Story)
Extracción de sangre y visitor al médico visual (Blood Draw - Visual)
Historia de ir al consultorio (Going to the Doctor - Social Story)
Tengo autismo tarjeta (I Have Autism - Cards)

External Resources

Applications for Services

Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- Application for Ages 0-4 (Available in English, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian)
- Application for Ages 5+ (Available in English, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian)
Social Security Income (SSI)
- Apply for a Child
- Apply for an Adult
MassHealth Insurance
- Application for Health and Dental Coverage (online)
- Application for Health and Dental Coverage (pdf)
- Child Disability Supplement
- Adult Disability Supplement
- Third Party Liability Indicator (TPLI): for Masshealth as a secondary insurance
- Member Booklet

Helpful Websites, Organizations & Resources

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