Emergency medical visits can feel overwhelming, especially for autistic individuals and their families. In this episode of Autism Unmasked, we talk with emergency physician Dr. Arvind Venkat about navigating emergency care, communication strategies in fast-paced medical settings, and ways to prepare ahead of time. We also share advocacy tips and resources to help make emergency experiences more supportive and predictable.

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For more resources related to medical visits and emergency care, visit our website at paautism.org or check out some of our resources listed below.

Medical Social Story Collection

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: For Emergency Personnel

Emergency Responder Notification Forms

The Importance of Completing a Premise History Form

The start of a new year often comes with pressure to change or reinvent ourselves, but what if January could be about curiosity instead of expectations?

In this episode of Autism Unmasked, we’re joined by two guests from All In Theatre, an all-inclusive theatre company creating accessible, welcoming spaces for people of all abilities. We talk with the founder of All In Theatre and a stage manager who is neurodivergent and a wheelchair user about what it really means to try something new without pressure.

Together, we explore how creativity and theatre can support self-expression, confidence, self-regulation, and a sense of belonging, especially for autistic and disabled individuals. This conversation centers on the idea that everyone deserves the permission to try at their own pace.

For more resources on trying new activities, supporting new skills and more visit our website at paautism.org or check out some of our resources listed below.

Teaching New Skills

Community Involvement

Finding Activities in Your Community

Join us this month as we dive into mental health challenges and autistic burnout and how community and connection can help individuals struggling with these challenges. We talk with 'She'EO of Spectrum Success 911, Michele Abraham-Montgomery and her son who is a Community Autistic Peer Specialist for the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services about their personal and professional experiences with mental health and burnout.

For more resources on mental health and autistic burnout, visit our website at paautism.org or check out some of our resources listed below.

Mental Health Resource Collection

Be Well, Think Well Resources

Processing Emotions and Relaxation Techniques