ASERT Does Not Offer Crisis Services
If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.
If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.
Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) was previously known as Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) or “wraparound” services. These services are individualized mental health services provided in the home, school, or community. The services are provided by trained staff working one‐on‐one with your child to help with emotional or behavioral problems.
Read moreThis guide from Autism Speaks provides an overview of autism and helps clarify whether you should seek out an evaluation by a professional.
Read moreThis social story provides a visual explanation of what it means to be in isolation if someone has the coronavirus, or COVID-19. An animated version is also available.
Read moreThis is a collection of resources on the topic of the justice system for justice system professionals and individuals with autism. Topics range from the law to court appearances, interacting with police, and more.
Read moreThis resource was developed by ASERT to help those running a support or self-advocacy group in maintaining the group.
Read moreThis page is about Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers in Pennsylvania. HCBS Waivers are a type of Medicaid program that provides long-term services and supports to groups of people who need support to live in their communities.
Read moreThis is a collection of resources from various sources on the topic of mental health for individuals with autism. Topics range from general mental health resources to anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, services and assessment, psychopharmacology, and crisis intervention.
Read moreThis resource developed by ASERT provides information for parents on how to manage meltdowns that may occur as a result of changes to schedules and lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreThis resource provides information about services and supports available in Pennsylvania for individuals with autism, and how to get connected to those services and supports.
Read moreSupporting Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve greater independence, choice, and opportunity in their lives.
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