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Medical Assistance
Medical Assistance has the greatest coverage of medical and mental health services for persons under 18. It is the ONLY insurance that always covers Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS). Medical Assistance can be a child’s only insurance or it can be used with another insurance plan.
Read moreMedical Assistance (MA) Application
Medical Assistance, also known as Medicaid, and sometimes referred to as MA, pays for health care services for eligible individuals. There are a couple of different ways to apply for Medical Assistance, please choose the option that suits you. If you do not know if you are eligible, you may still apply.
Read moreMedical Social Story Collection
This page features a collection of medical social stories developed by the ASERT team. These resources are designed to help people understand how medical procedures and exams can challenge individuals with autism. These social stories provide information on what to expect when you receive medical tests and undergo procedures in a clinical setting.
Read moreMoving to a New Place Social Story
This resource explains what to expect when you are part of a family that is moving from one place to another. It also talks about moving as a military family.
Read moreMoving to Pennsylvania: Now What?
This resource provides information about services and supports available in Pennsylvania for individuals with autism, and how to get connected to those services and supports.
Read moreNational Child Traumatic Stress Network
Attempting to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families, and communities throughout the United States.
Read moreNavigating the Juvenile Justice System
The purpose of this guide is to help parents better understand the juvenile justice process, particularly how it works for a child with a disability. This guide will walk parents through each stage of the process, pointing out the places where the parent’s input is especially important.
Read moreOccupational Therapy Information Sheet for Individuals with Autism
This information sheet answers questions about Occupational Therapy such as: what it is, what it does, how it can help individuals with autism, and how to find an occupational therapist.
Read moreOffice of Dispute Resolution & Education Consult Line
Providing services to families of children with disabilities and students considered gifted and the educational agencies that serve them.
Read moreOnline Readiness Checklist
This resource, developed by ASERT and the Department of Human Services, provides a checklist to assess a person's readiness to participate in online communities.
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