Autism Hampshire was part of a project in 2022/23 to help autistic adults get the best out of their healthcare services and community.
Below is a range of resources and information which we hope will continue to be useful for autistic adults across Hampshire and further afield.
We worked in tandem with GP practices to provide better support for autistic adults through a number of practical measures:
Autistic people are now able to:
Medical sites are also encouraged to provide a quiet waiting room with minimal sensory distractions to lessen anxiety.
Below is a range of easy read information and resources. Click to download.
These videos explain what people should at expect during a range of healthcare situations - from accessing local fitness centres, during an opticians appointment or visiting their local GP.
Here is an example of one of the videos - Annual Health Check:
A full playlist of the videos can be viewed on YouTube by clicking here or clicking on the relevant video title link below.
A range of walk through videos were also created as part of the project for the GP practices and leisure centres. They can all be viewed here: https://www.whatsitlike.co.uk/.
Supporting autistic people to access Covid-19 vaccination. Click here to find out more.
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