Recursos en Español
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Site: PAAutism
Expressions of Trauma: The Four F’s
Project Reassure Direct Support Professionals. When your brain detects a threat, your body will react to survive. It does not matter if the threat is real or not. There are four common ways people will react to threats:
Read moreFighting COVID-19 Misinformation
This resource provides information and resources for providers to support individuals and families who may come across misinformation related to COVID-19.
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Financial Assistance with Housing
This information sheet provides resources to assist individuals and families who may be struggling with covering housing costs for people who both rent or own their home.
Read moreFinancial Capability of Adults with Disabilities
On Monday, December 11, 2017, National Disability Institute (NDI) released a report titled Financial Capability of Adults with Disabilities: Findings from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation National Financial Capability Study. NDI’s analysis of data from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s National Financial Capability Study provides compelling evidence pointing to the need for solutions that advance financial stability and capability for people with disabilities.
Read moreFind My Ride PA Website
This is a website that was developed by the PA Dept. of Transportation and is being piloted currently. Its purpose is to help individuals plan for their transportation needs in an easier, more user friendly way.
Read moreFinding a Support Group
This resource was developed by ASERT to help individuals find a support group.
Read moreFinding Resources
Supporting an individual with autism to find resources within his or her neighborhood, town, county or broader metropolitan region provides a unique opportunity for you to teach fundamental skills in community living. One method of teaching these skills is to involve the person you support in researching, contacting, and connecting with local and regional resources. By scaffolding network building in gradual steps that consider the individual’s needs and learning process, you can empower him or her to play a more active role in shaping his community involvement. Below is a helpful planning tool to get you started. Try to complete as many steps as possible with the person you support.
Read moreFoster Care Social Story
This social story created by ASERT describes the various aspects of foster care to individuals with autism.
Read moreFour Communication Styles
This resource covers the four communication styles and includes an example scenario with how each communication style would respond to a difficult situation.
Read moreGender-Diverse & Transgender Children
This article from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides teens and parents information on sexual orientation and tips for talking about sexuality.
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