Jill Hudson is an international autism consultant, author, and presenter specializing in autism supports across medical, educational, and community settings. She holds a master's degree in autism from the University of Kansas and completed her child life clinical internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Jill has authored several books, chapters, and articles, including international publications, and has presented worldwide. She works with national and state partnerships at OCALI, where she leads national autism initiatives.
Description
Necessary Advice for both Doctor and Patient! Because of the unique and varied needs of autistic children, careful attention to their experiences in medical settings is essential. Prescription for Success: Supporting Children with Autism in the Medical Environment builds on the foundation of the first edition with expanded content, added strategies, and a restructured format designed for ease of use. This revised edition: deepens understanding of the characteristics and developmental differences of children with autism, expands on the foundational role and necessity of sensory regulation, strengthens guidance and emphasizes strategies for communicating procedural information, includes a new discussion of pain management, and overviews interventions to promote engagement and collaborative care. Designed for medical professionals, families, and service providers, Prescription for Success offers practical tools, assessments, and real-world strategies to support positive, successful healthcare experiences for autistic children. The second edition continues to serve as a trusted resource for improving interactions, reducing stress, and promoting better outcomes for all involved.
Introduction Purpose of the Book Chapter 1: The Medical Encounter Unique Needs of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Within a Medical Environment Chapter 2: Characteristics of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Social Communication Narrow Interests and Repetitive Behaviors Sensory Challenges Hyposensitive Versus Hypersensitive Executive Functioning Visual Learning Nonverbal Communication Need for Routine Stress and Anxiety Impact of Development Summary Chapter 3: Developmental Levels Level One Level Two Level Three Level Four Level Five Chapter 4: Assessment Initial Assessment Individual Developmental Assessment Environmental Intervention Assessment Chapter 5: Interventions and Supports Response of the Medical Team Transitional Person Downtime Continuous Priming Creating a Waiting Plan Sensory Regulation Giving Choices Presenting Information Simple Steps Color-Coded Visual Schedules Transition Cues Motivation Power Card Other Motivators Behavior Modulators Token System First, Then ... Five-Point Scale Pain Rating Scale Supports for Specific Medical Procedures Supports for Social Interactions Conversation Cues Post-Review Redirecting Behaviors Chapter 6: Effective Implementation of Interventions and Supports Summary Appendix A Roles of Service Providers Appendix B Supplies, Materials and Pictures Appendix C Activities to Help Prepare the Child for the Medical Environment Appendix D Additional Resources Appendix E Graphics