AUT-10 — Health, Co-occurring Conditions & Safety

Autistic people often have health conditions that are easy to miss — and safety needs that can be life-or-death. Know both. This module is part of CareCertify's in-depth caregiver course on autism spectrum disorder, developed from current CDC data, the DSM-5-TR framework, and peer-reviewed research. It is general caregiver education about autism, not medical advice — caregivers follow each autistic person's own plan and consult qualified professionals.

Learning Objectives

• Name common co-occurring health conditions
• Recognize pain and illness that may go unreported
• Respond safely to a seizure
• Support sleep, mental health, and medication safety
• Prevent and respond to elopement (wandering)
• Support medical visits and know your health-and-safety role