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GARC Practical Toolkits Series · No. 07

GARC Healthcare Professional Autism Toolkit

A guide to accessible healthcare encounters, communication, sensory support and continuity of care.

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Edition
1.0
Year
2026
Resource language
English
Intended audience
Clinicians, nurses, allied health teams and healthcare administrators

Overview

A guide to accessible healthcare encounters, communication, sensory support and continuity of care.

Why it matters

The resource translates research-informed principles into concrete steps and adaptable planning tools.

Major topics covered

  • Pre-visit planning
  • communication
  • examination
  • pain
  • urgent care
  • discharge
  • quality improvement

Practical tools included

Encounter, service and organization-level planning templates

Suggested citation

Global Autism Research Center (GARC). (2026). GARC Healthcare Professional Autism Toolkit. Edition 1.0. GARC Practical Toolkits Series, No. 07.

Responsible use

This educational resource is not a diagnostic tool, clinical instrument, legal opinion or substitute for professional judgment. Apply relevant local requirements.

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