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Category: Daily Living Skills

Project Reassure: For Families and Caregivers

This Collection of resources provides information about Trauma, Resilience, Managing a Mental Health Crisis and the Survival Circuit.

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Promoting Independent Living While Still in School

There are many aspects of independence for a young person with a disability and family members to consider. Independence can be defined as the ability to decide how a person wants to live, participate, and access community resources as well as the level of supports that a person may need to be successful. As early as 14 years of age, youth and families are encouraged to look at programs available at the school. Such programs include courses, activities at the school, and related services for which the student is entitled.

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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.

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Resilient Zone: Social Story

This resource visually explains the concept of the Resilient Zone and managing emotions.

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Romance 101: Dating for Adults with Autism

This resource, part of the CAR Autism Roadmap developed by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, provides information for individuals with autism about dating, including where to meet people, how to handle rejection, autism-specific concerns, safety, and marriage.

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Romantic Scams Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT warns of romance scammers and gives safety tips.

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SAFER

Many individuals living with autism have difficulties processing information, processing sensory input, communicating effectively, and responding in socially appropriate ways. Here are some ways to help alleviate those difficulties so that you, the offender, and the community will be S.A.F.E.R.!

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Self-Doubt, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Trust

This resource explains the concept of self-doubt as well as ways to increase self-trust and self-acceptance.

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Sesame Street and Autism

Sesame Street and "Autism: See Amazing in All Children" is a program developed by Sesame Street with input from parents, people with autism, and people who serve the autism community that offers families ways to overcome common challenges.

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Shopping for Clothes

Going clothing shopping can be a stressful time for an individual with autism and the rest of the family. This FAQ sheet will give information that may be helpful with understanding some of the difficulties families have during a day of shopping.

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