Preparing a Child with Asperger Syndrome for Medical Appointments

Preparing a Child with Asperger Syndrome for Medical Appointments
Autism Society

Going to the doctor’s/dentist’s office or the hospital is anxiety-producing for most people, but especially so for children. Not only is the child possibly sick or injured and needs care, but she is in a new setting and everything around her is unfamiliar. The sights, sounds and smells are new; the routine is different. People come and go, and the child quickly becomes the victim of fast-paced decisions that are often made without considering her level of understanding. As a result, even an otherwise well-adjusted child can become anxious.

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