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Crisis Services

ASERT does not offer crisis services through our Resource Center. If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.

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BASIS Program at Edinboro University

Let Edinboro University's autism support program be the basis of your success.

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Benefits Counselor

A benefits counselor is someone who works with individuals who have a documented disability by reviewing existing information regarding financial assets, providing information about benefits for which someone may be eligible, or explaining changes in existing benefits. The term benefits counselor can be applied to either a certified staff person or a trained volunteer who works with the certified staff person.

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Calling 911

This resources for parents/caregivers and self-advocates provides information about what to expect when you call 911.

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Caring for Pets and Livestock During an Emergency

This social story developed by ASERT along with PEMA, provides a visual explanation of how to care for pets or livestock in the case of an emergency situation.

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Cavities Social Story

This resource contains two social stories discussing how cavities are formed and what happens when they are filled by a dentist.

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Common Abbreviations in Autism Services and Special Education

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides a guide to common abbreviations you may come across when receiving autism services and supports.

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Dental Hygiene Social Stories

This resource contains two social stories describing how to keep your mouth clean and how to brush your teeth.

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Dental Surgery and Sedation Social Stories

This resources provides information about what to expect if you are getting dental surgery and how sedation works.

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Discord: Icons & How to Use Them

This resource explains icons you will see on Discord and what each of them is used for.

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Educating the Emergency Department

This resource was developed for parents/caregivers and self-advocates on educating your local emergency department about being on the spectrum.

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