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Has your child with ASD had a negative experience during a doctor’s visit that has left him or her feeling anxious? Does the prospect of having your child’s blood drawn make you anxious as well? Perhaps this anxiety has even prevented you from seeking needed tests and treatments. This toolkit was designed with you and your child in mind. It provides a variety of tools to help you and your child to prepare for future medical visits and reduce the stress and worry that may come with blood draws. Inside; you will find strategies easing your child’s medical appointments; particularly those involving blood work. The kit’s resources include ready-made visual supports; social stories; relaxation and distraction techniques; and tips designed specifically for children with ASD.

Bloom IEP Advocates provides rigorous, data-driven special education advocacy and procedural compliance consulting for families navigating the complexities of the IEP and 504 process across the Delmarva Peninsula, including Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Founded and led by Sam McDaniel, a specialized advocate who holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) alongside advanced legal training, Bloom bridges the gap between complex instructional data and district accountability. The practice specializes in conducting comprehensive student record audits, evaluating psychoeducational data, analyzing accommodation implementation gaps, and providing direct, strategic table representation at district meetings. By combining an educator's insight into student metrics with a structured, operations-focused approach to school compliance, Bloom IEP Advocates ensures that every child's unique educational rights are firmly enforced and that parents never have to face the district table alone.