As often times many of our sons & daughters, loved ones, need to have blood work done on a regular basis, it can be very difficult to explain, manage and understand. The Autism Research Institute has developed this series of three video social stories that are about 'Having blood drawn', 'Easing anxiety with medical play', and 'Caregiver strategies: positioning for comfort'. These are very well done, and give great tips & strategies, not only for someone with Autism, but any person who needs some extra support, in having such procedures done.
Individuals with autism often face extra challenges during procedures like physical examinations and blood draws due to communication deficits and sensory issues. Watch these brief presentations aimed at facilitating developmentally appropriate, honest communication.
They also have printable social stories linked to the videos, although they are about the Johnson Center, they would be useful as a reference to you, in writing up your own social story, with language and pictures that would match up what your child's experience would be. Well done!
http://www.johnson-center.org/downloads/pdfs/blood-draw.pdf
http://www.johnson-center.org/downloads/pdfs/blood-draw.pdf
PEI ACL FAMILY NETWORK: This blog is a place for families, individuals and those supporting a loved one with an intellectual disability to find information, resources, share stories and connect with others. Find out more at our webpage: www.peiacl.org
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