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Going Shopping During COVID-19
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about going shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. An animated version of the social story is also included.
Read moreGoing to Middle School
Starting middle school is stressful for any student, but the process can be even more challenging for a student on the autism spectrum (ASD) and for his or her parents. Many things will be different. The school will probably be larger, the campus more confusing and the enrollment may be several times greater than in elementary school. The student likely will not know his or her new teachers and, in turn, the teachers might not know anything about the student. The aide, if one is needed and provided, may be a stranger. Many of the students will not know their classmate with ASD. Planning for the transition process will ideally begin several months before the actual transition occurs.
Read moreGoing to the Emergency Department – Social Story
This resource gives information about what to expect and why you might need to go to the Emergency Department of a hospital.
Read moreGot Transition
Got Transition/Center for Health Care Transition is a cooperative agreement between the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health.
Read moreGovernment Benefits & Economic Impact Payment During COVID-19
This resource provides information on benefits and payments from the government that individuals may receive due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreGrants and Funding Streams
Autism can be an expensive condition to support. There are doctor appointments, therapies, respite care, after school programming, assistive technology, and safety concerns, just to name a few. Insurance may not cover all the expenses that are recommended for autism services, resulting in high out-of-pocket expenses. In order to assist in covering expenses, families should research and apply for formal government financial resources as well as more informal sources of support through churches, schools, and service clubs. The ASERT Resource Center is also a great resource for information about new programs and funding sources!
Read moreGuardianship & Legal Resources
This resource is a collection of information about guardianship and things to consider when determining the type of guardianship to pursue, the warning signs of abuse of power of attorney or guardianship, Supported Decision Making and how it can be used, and definitions of common legal terms you may encounter when discussing legal guardianship, power of attorney, or other legal proceedings.
Read moreGuardianship in PA
These guides may provide useful general information to help you in advocating for yourself or someone else with a disability. These guides are not a substitute for individualized, fact-specific legal advice. These guides may also be helpful for providers of services to people with disabilities.
Read moreGuest Speaker Topics for Autism Support Groups (Ages 17+)
This resource developed by ASERT gives examples of topics for guest speakers to talk about at autism support groups with members that are 17 and older.
Read moreHand Washing Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism on how to wash hands to help stay healthy. This resource has also been translated into Russian, Chinese, Spanish, and Arabic.
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