What to expect at your appointment
Blood draw
Here's what a patient with autism can expect during a basic blood-draw procedure at a CAST facility.
Blood pressure
Here's what a patient with autism can expect during a blood pressure testing procedure at a CAST facility.
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Here's what a patient with autism can expect during an EKG procedure at a CAST facility.
Vaccination/ Injection
The Ohio State University Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST) explains what a patient with autism can expect during an injection or immunization at a CAST facility.Social stories
Local contacts and other information
The County Board of Developmental Disabilities is an agency that provides support to children and adults who have developmental disabilities. Services are provided by the county in which you reside. Examples of services provided and/or supported by the county boards include community employment and supported living. There is a required assessment to determine eligibility for services.
Individuals will be assigned a Service Coordinator or Support Administrator to discuss goals for the future. Information provided will help with the development of an Individual Service Plan or ISP to help with person centered planning. The Service Coordinator closely works with each individual, family and their team, to help determine which supports they might need regarding daily living needs, new skills, or connection to community resources. Service Coordinators can also help with Social Security benefits, guardianship, Medicaid, waivers, and other benefits.
Please see below for additional information. If the county in which you reside is not listed – please search the internet to find the website for your home county board of development disabilities.
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
To apply online: https://fcbdd.org/enrollment/applying-for-services/ or call: (614) 342-5490
Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Call the Intake and Eligibility Department at (740) 201-3601
Pickaway County Board of Developmental Disabilities
To apply online: https://pickawaydd.org/qualifying-for-service/ or call (740) 477-3353 ext. 35
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
The mission of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is to empower Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determination, and independence. They will help with things such as interviewing skills, job coaching, and job hunting. Please see the link above for additional information.
Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship resources
Many individuals have questions about arranging a medical power of attorney or applying for guardianship and whether this is the right decision for their unique situation.