Chapter 37, Patients With Special Challenges. Today we will be discussing the summary of information from the EMT course textbook the importance of understanding a patient's functional level and communication style when providing care. Specific strategies for interacting with and assessing autistic individuals are emphasized, including starting a physical assessment distally and using simple, direct communication. The passage also addresses sensory sensitivities and appropriate responses to self-stimulatory behaviors.

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