Visuals can help individuals with Down syndrome prepare for and know what to expect at medical appointments. Our Resource Library has several examples.  

Taking Charge of My Appointment  is a visual that is intended to be started before the appointment, used during the appointment, and completed after the appointment. 

Visits to a Doctor's Office  is a one-page visual that starts with leaving the house and ends with meeting with the doctor in the exam room.

My ECG/EKG  may be helpful for cardiology appointments that include having an electrocardiogram done.

Getting My Blood Drawn explains what happens when we have a blood test done.

Other types of visual supports, including those described in this Use of Visual Supports article, may also be helpful. For example, a First/Then visual could be used to set expectations for the appointment (e.g., First, go to doctor's appointment. Then, watch a movie).