B5-G Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Adaptive Care Program

January 19, 2025 10:15am 11:30am Forum East 4

Hospital visits can present challenges for most patients due to sudden disruptions in routine, unpredictability, and extended periods of waiting. These and other issues including communication gaps, overstimulation, and difficulty with transitions can be particularly taxing on neurodivergent individuals. Due to these circumstances, neurodivergent individuals, such as people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), may feel threatened or uncomfortable. Nicklaus™ Adaptive Care Program was developed to increase the quality of care, safety, and comfort for patients with ASD and those with communication or behavioral vulnerabilities. The program provides individualized care plans, staff training, community resources, and more during inpatient hospitalization

Learn Outcomes:

  1. Describe how to develop individualized interventions, supports, and resources within the healthcare environment.
  2. Describe the education and trainings that are can support healthcare practices. 
  3. Describe how healthcare providers can shift practices in order to accommodate the sensory, communication, and behavioral needs of autistic patients.

Adult Early Childhood Family Health & Wellness Transition

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