This guide is designed to support the hospital visit experience for patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the hospital staff that provides services to theses patients and their families. The information in this guide is derived from evidence based methodology that has been effective for individuals with ASD. Designed for use by caregivers and hospital staff through collaboration with nurses, doctors, social workers, developmental therapists, teachers, behavioral specialists and clinical psychologists, this guide includes resources for caregivers and staff working in the hospital environment.