Resources for People with Developmental Disabilities
The tools and resources on this page are designed for people with developmental disabilities and caregivers. You can use these tools to help prepare for health care appointments make communicating with your doctor easier, and learn how to stay healthy
About My Health
The About My Health form was developed by the Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Program at Surrey Place. Fill it out so you can share important information about yourself and your health with new health care providers. Having this information ready can help appointments run more smoothly.
My Health Care Visit
The My Health Care Visit form was developed by the Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Program at Surrey Place. This form can be filled out during a health care visit to help you understand what was discussed during the appointment and any information you will need to know for follow-up.
Going to the doctor
Andrew explains what happens at a doctor's visit and why it is important to get a health check every year.
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Other Communication Tools
About Me
Use the About Me to write down important information about yourself to share with hospital staff. | Exit InterviewFill out the Exit Interview with the doctor or nurse at the hospital before you leave to help you remember what happened during your visit. |
Things to Know About Health
It is important to know what you can do to make sure you are healthy. These information sheets will help you prepare for different health care appointments and tests:
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Caregiver Resources
Azrieli Family Education Series
More Videos for Caregivers
| Jillian Carlyle talks about what clients and families should expect and prepare for when going to the emergency department. | Yona Lunsky walks through what occurs at a visit to the emergency department with some tips on how to make the most of the visit. |
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Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Dual Diagnosis: An Information Guide
These guides provide families and caregivers with basic information about dual diagnosis and explain what we know about services and supports and how to best access them. They also suggest ways to take care of yourself while being a caregiver.