Doctor visits can be stressful for everyone. Use this checklist to help set your family up for success.

BEFORE THE VISIT

  • Schedule a call with your provider to discuss possible accommodations for the visit
  • Role play with your child using a doctor’s kit
  • Prepare a bag of preferred toys/activities to take on the visit
  • Identify possible triggers for your child and make a plan for how they will be addressed
  • Prepare any visual supports you may be using
  • Read a social story with your child


DURING THE VISIT

  • Use visual supports
  • Utilize reinforcers consistently throughout the visit (don’t wait until things start going wrong!)
  • Save some reinforcers for later in the visit (such as a special reinforcer if there is a long wait time)
  • Request provider to explain what they are doing before they do it




 

AFTER THE VISIT

  • Do something highly preferred by your child right after the visit
  • Write down unexpected obstacles so you can plan for them next time
  • Make notes for your social story


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