Learning Disabilities & Autism Passport
Ensuring every child is understood
The LD & Autism Passport helps communicate your child's unique needs, preferences, and the reasonable adjustments they need for positive healthcare experiences. Developed with families, CAMHS teams, and learning disability services.
Key Features
Everything you need to manage your health information effectively.
Communication Preferences
Share how your child best communicates and understands information with healthcare staff.
Sensory Needs
Document sensory sensitivities and preferences to help create comfortable healthcare experiences.
Likes & Dislikes
Record what comforts your child and what causes distress to help staff provide better care.
Appointment Support
Provide guidance on reasonable adjustments needed for successful healthcare appointments.
Key People
Identify important people in your child's life and their roles in providing support.
Special Interests
Share your child's interests and motivators to help build rapport with healthcare staff.
Why Choose Learning Disabilities & Autism Passport?
- Reduce anxiety and distress during healthcare visits
- Ensure reasonable adjustments are made
- Help healthcare staff understand your child quickly
- Improve communication between all involved
- Empower young people to share their own needs
- Create consistency across different healthcare settings
“Hospital visits used to be really stressful for Ollie and us. Now, the staff read his passport beforehand and know exactly how to help him. The difference has been incredible.”
How It Works
Create Your Passport
Set up a personalised passport with your child, capturing their unique needs and preferences.
Add Key Information
Include communication styles, sensory needs, likes, dislikes, and what helps in difficult situations.
Upload Photos
Add photos of important people, favourite items, and anything that helps staff understand your child.
Share Before Appointments
Send your passport to healthcare teams before appointments so they can prepare appropriate support.
Help Your Child Be Understood
Create a passport that communicates your child's needs so healthcare staff can provide the right support.
