Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Category: COVID
Avoid Coronavirus Scams
This resource from the Federal Trade Commission provides information on avoiding Coronavirus scams.
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 Guidelines for In-Home Services
These resources from the Department of Education and Department of Human Services, offers guidelines for both families and providers on how to safely provide in-home services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: How to Notify Your Contacts
This resource from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, reviews the steps to notifying your contacts if you've been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Read moreDecision Making for the COVID-19 Vaccine
This resource, developed by ASERT in collaboration with Dr. Venkat from Allegheny Health Network and Dr. Migyanka from Indiana University of Pennsylvania provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine to help individuals make informed decisions.
Read moreGetting the COVID-19 Vaccine Social Stories
These social stories provide a visual explanation of what to expect when getting the vaccine for COVID-19 and what you may experience after getting the vaccine. Social stories are provided in both English and Spanish, and have also been developed into videos.
Read moreHolidays in 2020 Social Story
This social story provides a visual explanation of some of the changes to holiday celebrations that people may have due to COVID-19.
Read moreI’m Vaccinated, Now What? Social Stories
These social stories are a visual resource providing information for individuals about what they can do once they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Read moreReturn to Wearing Masks Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about a return to wearing masks in public.
Read moreSafe Practices for Gathering Over the Holidays
This resource provides tips and suggestions for how to stay healthy and safe while celebrating holidays with friends and family during COVID-19.
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