Practical guides

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Prepare with purpose.

Practical ways to organize communication and prepare for school, emergency response, and hospital care.

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before the behavior.

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Autism school communication: a practical handoff

A practical way to organize home–school communication, prepare for a new routine, and share the details that help your child.

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Autism emergency profile and elopement preparation

Prepare a clear, current profile of communication, safety needs, and helpful supports to discuss with caregivers and local responders.

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Preparing for an autistic child’s hospital visit

Organize communication, sensory preferences, caregiver observations, and visit notes so the care team has useful information at hand.

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Sharing AAC and communication supports across settings

A simple handoff can explain how a person communicates, where their tools are, and what others need to know to listen and respond.

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These guides draw on the Visual Support Tools samples and link to established sources. They are general educational information, not individual medical, legal, or emergency advice. Resource links do not imply a partnership or endorsement.

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