Visual Supports

Many children and adults with special needs have a hard time with medical visits. The use of visual supports can help. They show a step by step sequence of events.

Our social stories and visual supports can be used before and during the visit. Before the visit, they can be used to help a person prepare. During the visit, they can help explain the sequence of events and help a person feel more secure. This may reduce anxiety and behavior problems.

Unless otherwise specified, our stories use PECS symbols.

• Getting a Shot
• Going to the DBP Clinic (Photos)
• Going to the Dentist
• Going to the Doctor
• Going to the Hospital to Have Surgery
• Having My Blood Drawn
• Having My Blood Drawn (Photos)
• Having My Blood Pressure Taken
• Listening With a Stethoscope