We have all been at the doctor for what was supposed to be a simple blood draw or appointment that turned into something that resembles a WWF match. Most kids that have special needs rely on knowing what is coming up next and when things get thrown off, even a little bit, it's really hard to get our kids back on track and focused.
The treatment professionals at the Johnson Center for Child Health and Development and also the Autism Research Institute have come up with a series of videos to help prepare our children for some aspects of medical care.
There are a series of three videos, all uploaded to You Tube, that tackle things such as blood draws, Medical play and simple ways to position for comfort during such procedures. They offer advice that you can do at home and ways to include your doctor's office in making it an experience that will work for everyone involved.
Here is the link for the videos:
Medical Support Videos
Utah's Family to Family Health Information Center
