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Site: PAAutism
Attending Summer Camp Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect if you are going to a summer camp for the first time.
Read moreAutism Advocacy Organizations
This resource provides a list of some of the national and Pennsylvania-specific organizations that provide information and advocacy, as well as a list of resources with general information on advocacy.
Read moreAutism ID Card Social Story
This resource explains what an Autism ID card is and why it may be useful.
Read moreAutism Identification Cards
This resource explains what Autism Identification cards are and how to generate one yourself. It also contains links to the Pennsylvania State Police Safety Resource Pages.
Read moreAutism Safety Tips in a Healthcare Setting
As the number of Pennsylvanians diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to grow, healthcare facilities are seeing an increase in the number of these individuals seeking care. Negative interactions with the healthcare system and concerns about the quality of care provided to this population have been reported by individuals with ASD, their families and healthcare providers. The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority received 138 event reports involving patients with ASD from July 2004 through August 2014. Thirteen of the events were Serious Events and caused harm to the patient. Analysis of event report narratives revealed 12 patient safety concern themes involving patients with ASD. Know what you can do as an ASD patient or family member to improve care while using the healthcare system.
Read moreAutism Support Groups Resource Collection
This resource provides information about how to start an autism/self-advocate support groups and suggestions on how to maintain them.
Read moreAutism Symbols
Communities often use symbols as a universal visual depiction to represent a group’s shared beliefs, ideologies, and values. Symbols can often change if a group finds a new one that better suits them. This resource explains what symbols are used by the autism community and why some symbols are no longer used.
Read moreBASIS Program at Edinboro University
Let Edinboro University's autism support program be the basis of your success.
Read moreBe Safe: Public and Private Places Social Story
This resource, part of the Be Safe resource collection, is a social story explaining the difference between public and private places, as well as behaviors that are okay in each setting.
Read moreBefore a Medical Procedure: Meeting the Anesthesiologist Social Story
This resource provides information on what to expect when you meet with an Anesthesiologist before a medical procedure.
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