Hospitalization Form for Individuals with I/DD or Autism
VOR has adapted a hospitalization form to inform doctors, nurses, and other hospital employees about the needs and challenges of patients with intellectual disabilities or autism.*
This form is useful whether the patient is verbal or non-verbal.
If your loved one is going to the hospital , you may fill out this form to provide useful information to his/her medical team.
*The original form was created by Michelle Ballan, PhD, a professor at SUNY Stony Brook, as a COVID Disability Form. to help all individuals with IDD communicate their needs during the initial Covid-19 crisis.
Please also see: Introducing Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities to New Caregivers and Support Staff