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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Completing an Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Interview In-Person Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT explains what happens during an IM4Q interview conducted in-person. This resource has been translated into Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Burmese.
Read moreComputer Viruses Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT teaches what computer viruses, adware, and malware are, and how to protect yourself from getting them.
Read moreCoping with Coronavirus
These resources provide some tips and suggestions for individuals and families to deal with some of the new situations brought about by COVID-19, like social distancing, isolation and planning for care.
Read moreCoronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
This resource provides a general overview of the coronavirus, as well as a wide range of resources for individuals, parents/caregivers, and professionals on how to stay healthy and manage the ongoing pandemic.
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Coronavirus Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about the coronavirus and how to stay healthy. This resource is also available in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Arabic.
Read moreCOVID Booster Shots, Masks and Testing Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT explains how the research and rules around COVID, shots, and masks have and will continue to change.
Read moreCOVID-19 Virtual Learning Supports
This collection of resources provides parents, caregivers and self-advocates information on virtual learning supports available to help students during COVID-19. Some resources are available statewide while others are specific to Philadelphia and other regions of Pennsylvania.
Read moreCreating a Daily Schedule: A Guide for Parents
This resource was developed by ASERT to help parents create a daily schedule with their family.
Read moreCyber Safety Resource Collection
This collection of resources includes general awareness, preventing cyber safety issues, and interventions for individuals who may have been the victim of cyber crimes or who may have committed crimes themselves. This collection will be updated regularly as new resources are developed on this important topic.
Read moreDepartment of Human Services (DHS)
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’s seven program offices administer services that provide care and support to Pennsylvania's most vulnerable individuals and families.
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