Recursos en Español
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Site: PAAutism
Find 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 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.
Read moreGesturing: Social Story
This resource visually explains Gesturing, which is using movements to help improve mood.
Read moreGetting a Cast Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a cast and what happens when it is removed.
Read moreGetting a Haircut
This resource provides information about what its like to get a haircut at a salon.
Read moreGetting a Renal (Belly) Ultrasound Social Story
This resource provides information about what it is like to have a renal, or belly, ultrasound in a medical clinic.
Read moreGetting Accommodations at College: Tools for School
This resource provides tips and suggestions on how to request accommodations while in college if you are having trouble due to challenges from a mental health condition.
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