Adult Autism Health Resources

Email
adultautism@hms.harvard.edu
Address

MA
United States

Website
https://adult-autism.health.harvard.edu/
Resource Type
Adults with High Functioning Autism/Asperger’s /
Caregiver Support
Regions
Central-West /
Greater Boston /
MetroWest /
Northeast /
Southeast
Age Ranges
Adulthood (22+)
Languages Spoken
English

Respect in Health Care for Autistic Adults

Helping adults to navigate the health care system as well as communicate and advocate for high-quality care in collaboration with their clinical providers.

Adult Autism Health Resources (AAHR)

AAHR focuses on a more respectful and effective clinical experience that prioritizes patient dignity and continuity of care throughout the lifespan. It provides information and curated resources based on:

The expertise of medical professionals with wide-ranging experience in treating autistic patients, and the generous contributions of autistic people, their caregivers and siblings. We drew from a diverse range of geographic, demographic, and socio-economic backgrounds to represent as many experiences as possible.

Features include:

  • Educational and actionable materials to improve the health care experience for adults with autism

  • Strategies to empower patients and families to communicate effectively with providers about their needs

  • Information on specialized local and national resources.