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Notes for the school nurse: Common challenges related to autism… Like every other kid, students with autism and other developmental disabilities are likely to visit the nurse’s office with bumps and bruises, headaches and colds and … have a conversation at the beginning of every school year to discuss the student, review needs and establish lines of communication. Additionally, it can be helpful for the school nurse and an autistic student to get to know each other before a medical need, illness or emergency occurs. Scheduling a tour of the nurse’s office or planning some interactions between the nurse and the student early in the school year, can help the student become comfortable with the …

Autism and driving: Ways to identify as autistic when driving…   Identifying as autistic when driving Any driver who has been pulled over by the police understands the anxiety involved in that entire situation. But for autistic drivers, these interactions can be especially nerve-wracking. Communication differences can become more difficult due to the stressful situation. Stims and other coping mechanisms, body …