Self-Advocacy Guide for Cancer Patients on the Autism Spectrum
Co-created by Paula Holmes-Rodman, PhD and Lindsey Holmes, ovarian cancer survivor, and an adult with autism, with input from the autism community.
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If you identify as autistic, or as a person with autism, or as someone on the autism spectrum, you might need some support with sensory or communication issues as you navigate cancer. We have assembled a patient self-advocacy guide that could help you and your support people think about how to:
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Access the best healthcare possible
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Have effective conversations with your healthcare team
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Reduce your stress
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If you have any comments or questions related to the content of the guide, please contact info@autismcanada.org.
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Usage
How to use the guide:
We recommend printing a copy of this fillable PDF guide to make it more interactive. You (and a caregiver or support person, if applicable) can underline or circle the parts that are most important to you and share them with your healthcare team.
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Get a Printable Poster:
Want to share this resource with others? Click below to download a poster about this guide to share with your community or organization.
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If you have any comments or questions related to the content of the guide, please contact info@autismcanada.org.
