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: Social and Recreational
Starting an Autism Support/Self-Advocacy Group
This resource was developed by ASERT to help individuals start their own support and/or self-advocacy group.
Read moreSteps to Joining a Group
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals with finding a group to talk with and joining them.
Read moreTeaching Children with Autism To Attend Religious Services (ASAT)
Hopefully, these guidelines will help you achieve a positive experience in promoting success for teaching an individual with autism to attend a religious service.
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The Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley
The Miracle League is a baseball league in Lehigh Valley created particularly for children with disabilities.
Read moreThe Social Side of Sex
The purpose of this presentation is to educate those interested in sexuality issues for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities about the link between the development of social relationships and the impact those relationships can have on their sexual lives.
Read moreTheatre Horizon Autism Drama Program
Using a variety of dramatic techniques, Theatre Horizon’s Autism Drama Program inspires imagination, communication, and interest in personal relationships for individuals on the autism spectrum. Our classes help students develop social skills, verbal expression, empathy for others, and a sense of self worth and accomplishment.
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Tips to Increase Social Engagement
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides tips and suggestions for families and caregivers on how to potentially increase social engagement in an individual with autism.
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Using Vision Boards to Find Community Supports
This resource from ASERT provides information for direct support staff on using vision boards to find supports within a community such as meet-up groups and activities.
Read moreVolunteering
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals figure out what they'd like to volunteer for, where to find volunteering opportunities, and who to volunteer for.
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