Getting an MRI Social Story

Graphic of a man checking in at a desk at the hosipital.

When I arrive at the doctor's office, I will check in at the desk.

Graphic of a man sitting in a waiting room.

I will sit in the waiting room until my name is called.

Graphic of a man standing up in a waiting room, a MRI Technologist is calling his name.

A nurse will call my name when it’s my turn.

Graphic of an MRI technologist talking to a patient about what will happen next.

The person who helps me will tell me what the MRI will be like. I can ask questions, or my support person can.

Graphic of two hospital gowns.

I will need to change into a gown or pajamas. The nurse will leave the room.

Graphic of an MRI machine, it has a large circle with a bed inside of it.

I will see the MRI machine. It looks like a big tunnel.

Graphic of a patient laying on the MRI bed, he has a blanket covering him.

I will lie down on a table. If I’m cold, I can ask for a blanket.

Graphic of a MRI technologist working the machine while a patient lies on a bed in the MRI machine.

The table will move slowly into the tunnel. I need to stay still.

Graphic of an MRI Technician operating the machine while a patient lays on the MRI Bed.

The machine makes loud noises like thumps, knocks, or beeps.

Graphic of a man with headphones.

I can wear headphones or listen to music to make the noise quieter.

Graphic of an MRI technician looking at a screen. The patient is saying

The person can talk to me through the headphones. I can ask for a break at any time.

Graphic of a MRI Technologist looking at the results. There is a clock on the wall showing the passing of time.

The MRI might take 15 minutes to an hour. After that, I will be all done!

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.