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: Services and Treatments
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks funds global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; raises public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and brings hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.
Read moreAutism Speaks Adult Services
Working to provide effective resources and services to help with challenges individuals, families, and professionals might face.
Read moreAutism Spectrum Disorders: An Overview in Spanish Webinar
Learn more about autism spectrum disorders.
Read moreAutistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism.
Read moreBarriers to Service Use for People With Autism in Pennsylvania
About 2 in 3 respondents for the PA Autism Needs Assessment reported barriers to accessing services, including transportation, a lack of service providers in their area, and scheduling issues.
Read moreBASIS Program at Edinboro University
Let Edinboro University's autism support program be the basis of your success.
Read moreBe Safe Resource Collection
This is a collection of resources from various sources on the topic of safety for individuals with autism. This resource provides information on how to prevent harm and intervention techniques for when safety is compromised.
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Be Safe: Treatment for Sexual Abuse and Assault Social Story, Parts 1-4
These resources, part of the Be Safe resource collection, are a series of social stories that explain the different types of treatment that are available for individuals with autism who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. Treatment options include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Read moreBe Well, Think Well: Calling Crisis Intervention Social Story
This social story provides a simple visual explanation of when you may need to call crisis intervention, and what to expect if you do.
Read moreBe Well, Think Well: General Treatment for Mental Health Conditions
This resource, part of the Be Well, Think Well resource collection, provides information about the use of medication and other treatments for people with autism who experience mental health conditions, what to prepare for medication appointments, behavioral health managed care organizations, and other types of intensive psychological treatments.
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