Autism Spectrum Course
๐Ÿ’ญBehavioral Health
⚠️ DRAFT CONTENT — the 16 module lessons below are best-effort drafts at a high-school reading level. Flagged for Dr. Rob’s one-by-one clinical review before this Course is final.
Prepared Patient Course

Build Your Force Field for Autism Spectrum

A 16-module course. Each module opens with a Knowledge Check (your pretest), then Learn It, Live It, and Share It. Take the same check again at the end to see your growth.

Passport

📋 Your Autism Spectrum Health Passport

Notes, questions, trackers, and your care team — saved in your browser.

What happened at your last visit?

Questions to bring to your next visit

What you’re tracking

Record what matters week to week — symptoms, meds, sleep, mood, vital signs.

My Care Team

Pulls from your kindness log — open the Encounter Card to add or rate.

No care team members logged yet.

🌐 FFH Network Trackers

Placeholder — Lucy’s integration. Tracker URLs wire in here.

Modifiable Risk Factor Motivator · coming soon

Your modifiable risk factors, turned into a plan

Dr. Rob is prototyping a Modifiable Risk Factor Motivator widget on Stroke first. When it ships it embeds right here — turning each Autism Spectrum-relevant risk factor into a tracked, evidence-backed action.

Tell Me So I Can Understand

If you ever need to explain your Autism Spectrum in 30 seconds, start here.

“I am autistic. My brain processes social, sensory, and communication differently than most. I’m not sick — I’m differently wired. I wanted you to know because I may need accommodations: quiet environments, direct communication, predictable routines. If I’m overwhelmed in a clinical setting, I may need extra time or a quiet space. Loud noises, bright lights, and unexpected touch can trigger meltdowns — not tantrums, but real overwhelm.”

📚Your 16 Course Modules

Click any module to open it. Each opens on the Knowledge Check — that’s your pretest. Taking it unlocks Learn It; reading each tab unlocks the next; finish by retaking the same check to measure your growth.

Learn ItKnowledge & Self-UnderstandingModules 1–5
01๐Ÿง Learn It

What Autism Actually Is

Neurodevelopmental โ€” differently wired, not broken. Spectrum is wide.

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02๐Ÿ’ฌLearn It

Communication Differences

May be more direct, more literal, slower to switch topics. Not rude.

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03๐ŸšจLearn It

Spot the Crisis

Suicidal thoughts (higher rates) ยท catatonia ยท severe burnout โ€” get help.

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04โšกLearn It

Sensory Triggers

Sound, light, smell, touch, taste, temperature. Yours are personal.

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05๐Ÿ“–Learn It

Co-occurring Conditions

ADHD, anxiety, depression, GI issues, sleep, epilepsy โ€” all common.

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Live ItDaily Skills & System LiteracyModules 6–13
06๐Ÿ›ก๏ธLive It

Sensory Tools

Noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, weighted blankets, fidget tools.

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07๐Ÿ“…Live It

Routines & Predictability

Sameness is regulation. Big changes need preparation.

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08๐Ÿ’ฌLive It

Direct Communication

Ask for plain language. Written instructions. No metaphors when stressed.

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09๐Ÿ˜ดLive It

Sleep & Energy

Many autistic adults are chronically sleep-deprived. Treat it.

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10๐Ÿ“‹Live It

Make Every Visit Count

Bring a support person, sensory needs list, communication preferences.

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11๐ŸคLive It

Your Care Team

PCP (autism-informed if possible), psychiatrist, therapist, OT for sensory.

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12๐Ÿ“ฑLive It

Apps & Community

Autistic communities online, AAC apps if needed.

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13๐Ÿ’ณLive It

Disability Rights

ADA covers autism. Workplace accommodations are legal rights.

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Advocacy & AmbassadorshipModules 14–16
14๐ŸŽ“Share It

Teach & Mentor

Late-diagnosed adults need orientation. You can guide them.

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15๐Ÿ“ฃShare It

Fight Stigma

Cure-focused rhetoric harms. Acceptance and accommodation save lives.

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16๐Ÿ”ฌShare It

Research & Trials

Autism-led research, supports research, co-occurring conditions.

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Prepared Patient · Autism Spectrum Module 1 · Learn It

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⚠️ Draft lesson content — pending Dr. Rob’s clinical review.
Pre-Check pending