Site: PAAutism

Emergency Preparedness Shelter Toolkits

These trauma-informed sensory positive toolkits were developed in partnership with the PA Department of Human Services for the purpose of informing self-advocates, shelter staff/volunteers, families, caregivers, and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) on how to best support persons with sensory needs, including individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism in a disaster shelter setting. These toolkits are available to download, print, and share.

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Emergency Room Resource Collection

The collection features emergency department resources for self-advocates, parents/caregivers, and professionals. Content includes forms, guides, and social stories.

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Employment Myths & Facts

There is a lot of information out there about employment and benefits. This resource will help you separate fact from fiction when you're looking to learn more about employment.

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Financial 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.

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Foster Care Social Story

This social story created by ASERT describes the various aspects of foster care to individuals with autism.

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Funding and Grants for Children with Disabilities

There are a number of organizations that may provide funding for children with disabilities. They cover a wide array of funding purposes such as therapy, equipment, accessibility, medications, recreational opportunities, and many other items and services. These organizations have certain grant/funding criteria so please be sure to check their websites (or phone them) for funding details.

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Future Planning

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information on direct support staff on how they can support individuals with autism to plan for their futures.

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Gesturing: Social Story

This resource visually explains Gesturing, which is using movements to help improve mood.

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Getting a Cast Social Story

This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a cast and what happens when it is removed.

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Getting a Haircut

This resource provides information about what its like to get a haircut at a salon.

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