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Crisis Services

ASERT does not offer crisis services through our Resource Center. If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.

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Author: Brian Dixon

Homecare for a Loved One Social Story

When people get older, they may need more help at home. A home health aid can make things easier.

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How to Format a Professional Email

Advice and examples of how to format a professional and personal email.

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In the Emergency Room – Social Story

This resource offers information about what to expect when staying in an emergency room. Things that you can ask for and things that are expected of you.

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Inclusive Language: Considerations for Use

Words matter and using respectful and inclusive language can make a big difference. The goal of inclusive language is to respect people across race, class, gender and ability. This is also true when discussing Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Introduction to Resilience Skills

Project Reassure Direct Support Professionals. Staying in the Resilient Zone or “OK” Zone helps the person you support to keep working on their goals.

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Library of Accessible Media (LAMP) for Pennsylvanians

LAMP circulates over 1.5 million titles in accessible formats like digital, digital download, Braille, print/Braille, large-print and Audio described DVDs to Pennsylvanians

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Managing a Mental Health Crisis: Direct Support Professionals

Project Reassure Direct Support Professionals. What should you do if a person you support is having a mental health crisis? This article discusses some ways of preventing and dealing with a mental health crisis.

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Parole Hearing – Social Stories

These social stories discuss what to expect if you have to go through a parole hearing.

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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.

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