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Premise History Form for Emergencies Social Story
This social story explains how filling out a premise history form can be helpful in emergency situations.
Read morePreparing Your Child for the College Application Process
As you prepare to brave the elements of AP exams, swirl in the whirlpool of ACT and/or SAT college admissions and subject tests, traverse the canyons of application deadline options, and stand knee deep in college application essays, you must also prepare to ensure a continuation of your child’s reasonable accommodations (“academic adjustments”) and auxiliary aids and services in college. While this process may appear daunting, the following tips can help make navigating it smoother.
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Prevalence of Trauma
Project Reassure Direct Support Professionals. One of the first major studies of trauma happened in the 1980’s. A lot of research has been done since that time. Thousands of people have been interviewed in the United States and all over the world.
Read morePrintable Tools and Templates
Access a growing collection of free, customizable templates to support individuals, families, and professionals. Download printable tools to assist with routines, learning, communication, organization, and more. Ready for use at home, school, or in the community.
Read moreProject Reassure: Direct Support Professionals
These resources, developed by ASERT for AID in PA, are designed for Direct Support Professionals to gain an overview of trauma, resilience, and resilience skills. These resources are meant to support the Project Reassure online courses available through the ASERT eLearning platform.
Read morePublic Comment Period
This short video provides an explanation of what public comment periods are, and how to get involved.
Read moreQuestions to Ask if an Individual with Autism is Missing
A resource when dealing with a situation involving a missing individual. These questions are listed below as well as being available to download under the general information section. The resource is available for download as a trifold wallet card for emergency responders and justice professionals, or printout for parents to share with first responders. Content is available in multiple languages.
Read moreQuick Facts for EMS
Gain a working knowledge of autism, and the wide variety of behaviors people with autism can exhibit in emergency situations.
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Recognizing and Managing Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of life that keeps us safe and alerts us to danger. Having some anxiety is normal, but too much anxiety can be bad, especially when it becomes overwhelming or interferes with day-to-day living. These information sheets provide suggestions and tips to help people recognize and manage anxiety.
Read moreRelating Personally and Professionally
The work of a direct support professional is very important. However, the professional must keep in mind the importance of balancing things, such as how much assistance you offer versus how much you can foster independence, when working with someone with autism.
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