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Author: Brian Dixon
Autism ID Card Social Story
This resource explains what an Autism ID card is and why it may be useful.
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This resource explains what Autism Identification cards are and how generate one yourself. It also contains links to the Pennsylvania State Police Safety Resource Pages.
Read moreCavities Social Story
This resource contains two social stories discussing how cavities are formed and what happens when they are filled by a dentist.
Read moreCDC Early Childhood development and Autism Resources
This resource provides multiple links to the Center for Disease Control's resources for early childhood development and Autism diagnosis.
Read moreConsciousness
Consciousness refers to a person’s awareness. It could be an awareness of ourselves or the things around us. Consciousness is strongly influenced by the parts of our brains that we use for planning, problem-solving and other complicated tasks.
Read moreDefining Trauma
Around the world, about 7 out of every 10 people go through a traumatic experience during their life. Going through trauma in the past increases your chances of having more trauma in the future.
Read moreDental Hygiene Social Stories
This resource contains two social stories describing how to keep your mouth clean and how to brush your teeth.
Read moreDental Surgery and Sedation Social Stories
This resources provides information about what to expect if you are getting dental surgery and how sedation works.
Read moreDifficulties and Frustrations
Recently there have been more efforts to support people with disabilities to get mental health treatment. There are some things that can make this treatment more difficult. This resource highlights three of the main challenges in offering treatment to individuals with disabilities.
Read moreEmergency Room Resource Collection
The collection features emergency department resources for self-advocates, parents/caregivers, and professionals. Content includes forms, guides, and social stories.
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