Recursos en Español
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The Pros and Cons of Sharing an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis with Police
Sharing a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a personal choice. This resource is to help autistic individuals decide if they should share their diagnosis with law enforcement. This resource was created with support and reviewed by individuals on the spectrum.
Read moreTips and Guidelines for Using Mass Transit for Individuals with Autism
These information sheets provide general tips about using mass transit in Pennsylvania as well as specific information about using buses, trains, taxis, and the subway system.
Read moreTone Indicators in Online Communication
Tone indicators are commonly used as a way to indicate what tone you are speaking with over text, or on online forums and platforms like Discord or Reddit. This can help avoid situations where one misinterprets what someone else said and gets upset, offended, or hurt unnecessarily.
Read moreTracking: Social Story
This resource visually explains Tracking, a technique used to pay closer attention to thoughts and feelings.
Read moreTraffic Stop – What to Expect Social Story
These social stories were created by ASERT to describe the various aspects of a traffic stop and what to expect for individuals with autism.
Read moreTransition Toolkit
A collection of transition toolkits across the life span, organized by time periods from infant through adulthood. This resource page was designed to allow you to find these toolkits in one place to help make the journey a little easier.
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Transitioning Your Teen to Adulthood
While parents of teens with autism face many uncertainties as their teen grows and matures, one of their biggest concerns is how the teen will transition into adulthood. Good planning that starts early and is individualized can make a big difference. There are five keys to a successful transition.
Read moreTrauma and Sleep Problems: Social Story
This resource visually explains how trauma can affect sleep.
Read moreTrauma-Informed and Resilience-Informed
This resources provides information about what it means to be "Trauma-Informed" and how that can influence how to interact with individuals in a caring compassionate way.
Read moreUnderstanding Anesthesia Social Story
This resource provides information on what to expect when you are going under anesthetic.
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