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.
Category: Health
Accompanying an Individual to the Doctor
This resource was created with the goal of providing tips and information that may be useful when accompanying an individual to the doctor.
Read moreAdvocating for My Health During COVID-19
This resource developed by ASERT for AID in PA provides self-advocates with information on how they can advocate for their health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Autism Resources
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers a variety of resources including trainings, toolkits, and books that can be useful for parents of children with autism.
Read moreAmerican Association on Health and Disability (AAHD)
The American Association on Health and Disability is dedicated to improve overall health and reduce health disparities for people with disabilities through health promotion and wellness.
Read moreApplying for Medicaid for a Child with a Disability: PH-95 Category
You can apply for Medicaid in many ways in Pennsylvania. The PH-95 Category is one way. This resource provides information for families on how to apply using the PH-95 category for children under teh age of 18, with disabilities.
Read moreASERT Collaboration with PA Patient Safety Authority
As the number of Pennsylvanians diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to grow, healthcare facilities are seeing an increase in the number of these individuals seeking care. Negative interactions with the healthcare system and concerns about the quality of care provided to this population have been reported by individuals with ASD, their families, and healthcare providers. Resources such as this can help healthcare facilities improve care for this population.
Read moreASSIST: Autism Sensory Strategies, Information, and Toolkit
This guide explains sensory features and how to support individuals on the autism spectrum who have a negative experience related to sensory features.
Read moreAssistance with Medical Bills
With the rising cost of medical services it can be difficult to afford appropriate and necessary care. This resource provides information on organizations that may be able to help with the costs of healthcare.
Read moreAssuring Health and Safety: What does that mean for the Direct Support Professional?
This webcast from the Bureau of Autism Services, provides information on waiver assurance, incident management, abuse and neglect, restrictive procedures and assuring health & safety for direct support professionals who work with individuals who have autism.
Read moreAutism & Safety (National Autism Association Safety Initiative)
Wandering can occur anywhere at anytime. The first time can often be the worst time. This is a brochure with suggestions for keeping someone with autism who wanders safe.
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