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: Justice System
Adult Protective Services
This website provides information on the role of Adult Protective Services and how to report abuse of an elder or an adult with a disability.
Read moreAppealing Wraparound Services in Health Choices
This publication is intended to provide general legal information, not legal advice. Each person’s situation is different. If you have questions about how the law applies to your particular situation, please consult a lawyer.
Read moreAppearing in Court for Individuals with Autism
This handout was developed by ASERT for justice system professionals who assist individuals with autism in court appearances.
Read moreAppearing in Court Social Story, Parts 1-3
These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of appearing in court to individuals with autism.
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 moreAutism and the Justice System Infographic
The ASERT collaborative, led by the Eastern Region, conducted a survey of justice system professionals to determine their current autism knowledge and discern their training needs and priorities. This infographic provides a quick overview of the results of that survey.
Read moreAutism ID Card Social Story
This resource explains what an Autism ID card is and why it may be useful.
Read moreAutism Risk & Safety Management
This website provides a wide range of resources, trainings and videos aimed at providing information to law enforcement, emergency first responders, parents, educators and care providers on how to support an individual with autism.
Read moreAutism Speaks: Information for Law Enforcement
This article from Autism Speaks provides general information for law enforcement personnel about autism as well as some useful tips for interacting with an individual who may have autism.
Read moreBefore Court – Parts 1 & 2 Social Story
These social stories were created to describe the various components of preparing for court to individuals with autism.
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