Recursos en Español
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Conflict Resolution
Conflict can happen when people start to disagree or feel hurt because of something another person did. Sometimes people see things different ways or want something to change. If conflict is handled poorly, things can get worse. If handled correctly, people will start to feel better and relationships can grow stronger. This resource includes tips to help handle conflict.
Read moreCONNECT Helpline
Through the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Pennsylvania is helping our children, families, teachers, and communities reach their full potential.
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 moreCrisis Intervention and De-Escalation
In your direct support to adults with Autism, it is possible that you will encounter moments of crisis. A crisis can be triggered by environmental, social and communication stressors, changes in schedules or routines, task anxiety, and other factors. Crisis looks different for every individual, but in each situation, there will be a period of escalation before the crisis and then a de-escalation. Below you’ll find a helpful strategy for navigating how you can recognize and respond to an individual you’re supporting when he or she is escalating, in crisis, or de-escalating.
Read moreCustody Hearing, What to Expect: Social Story
This social story was created by ASERT to explain the process of a custody hearing to individuals with autism.
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.
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