Spanish Resources
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Hosting a Sensory Friendly Event
A sensory friendly event is an event that is designed to be less sensory stimulating and overwhelming. This approach often makes it easier for individuals who have sensory sensitivities, such as those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who are sensitive to things like noise, colors, sounds and smells, to participate in social activities and community or professional events. If your event is open to the public, you may not know if someone planning to attend has sensory sensitivities. It is therefore important to consider ways to make events welcoming for everyone who may attend.
Read moreHow Anxiety Leads to Disruptive Behavior
Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious.
Read moreHow to Approach Individuals with Autism
This information sheet from ASERT provides tips and suggestions for justice system professionals on approaching individuals with autism.
Read moreHow to Create a Coping Zone
This resource developed by ASERT provides tips and tools for parents on how to manage family stress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreHow to Create a Social Story
This resource is designed to help justice system professionals create social stories for individuals with autism who may become involved in the juvenile or criminal justice system. Read below to learn more about creating social stories.
Read moreHow to Register to Vote
This resource provides a a step-by step guide for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities on how to register to vote.
Read moreIdentity, Sexuality, and Interpersonal Relationships
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for direct support staff on how to support individuals with autism around the topics of sexuality, gender identity, and interpersonal relationships.
Read moreInclude Me Resources
Include Me is a new model for the inclusive education and gaining meaningful employment for Pennsylvania’s students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Read moreIndividual Visual Schedules
This video serves an introduction to establish individual visual schedules in the classroom.
Read moreIndividualizing Support for Individuals with Autism
This resource, developed by ASERT for direct support professionals, provides information on how to create a person-centered approach that is focused on individual strengths and abilities when working with individuals who have autism.
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