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Category: Self-Advocacy

Grounding: Social Story

This resource provides a visual explanation of Grounding, which is paying attention to the environment to help improve emotions and stay calm.

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Guest Speaker Topics for Autism Support Groups (Ages 17+)

This resource developed by ASERT gives examples of topics for guest speakers to talk about at autism support groups with members that are 17 and older.

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High Zone Reactions in My Body: Social Story

This resource visually explains negative feelings in your body and how to return to the "OK" Zone.

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How to Find Someone to Date

When you want to start dating, it can be difficult to know exactly where to find people to date. This resource shares tips and ideas on the most common places to find someone to date.

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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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How to Get a Reasonable Accommodation on the Job

The ADA requires employers to provide a reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

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If Your Child Has Seizures

This guide, prepared by Johns Hopkins Medicine and Kennedy Krieger Institute, is for the parents, families, and caregivers of newly diagnosed children with epilepsy or a seizure disorder.

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Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Social Stories

This is a collection of social stories developed by ASERT to explain the Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) purpose and process. The social stories have been translated into Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Burmese.

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Interactive Autism Network

The Interactive Autism Network (IAN) is a partnership with the Kennedy Krieger Institute and this website provides a variety of resources and information related to autism in adulthood.

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