Recursos en Español
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Family Members
Whether it’s a sibling, grandparent, cousin, aunt, uncle or parent, it can be difficult to know how to properly support your family member on the spectrum. ASERT’s broad database of autism resources includes a variety of information helpful for family members.
Check out some of our top resources highlighted below, or search through the hundreds of resources available for family members!
Understanding Non-Binary
This resource includes information on non-binary individuals, pronouns, sex and gender, and ways to be supportive of all individuals.
View ResourceThe Spectrum of Communication
Communication permits us to advocate for our needs, develop relationships, and participate in our community. When supporting someone with Autism, the most important thing to keep in mind at all times is that speech does not equal communication.
View ResourcePA Family Network
The PA Family Network was created to support families and the major elements of the Community of Practice goals.
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Resilient Zone: Social Story
This resource visually explains the concept of the Resilient Zone and managing emotions.
Read moreResources for a Newly Diagnosed Individual
This collection of resources is designed to help families who have a family member who was recently diagnosed with autism.
Read moreResponding To Suicidal Statements
This information sheet was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative and provides warning signs and tips to help individuals respond to suicidal statements.
Read moreResponses to Grief
This resource provides information for parents/caregivers on how to support individuals with autism and/or intellectual disabilities who may be experiencing grief.
Read moreRomantic Scams Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT warns of romance scammers and gives safety tips.
Read moreSafety Plan for Individuals with Autism
This resource helps individuals with autism develop a safety plan with information to help them stay safe and feel calm in the event of an emergency.
Read moreSafety Products
A sampling of the large range products and services our community often inquires about relating to safety, from seat belt harnesses, to wearable identification items, and smart technology.
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Safety Signals: Fire Safety Videos
“Safe Signals” is an educational video that promotes fire and burn safety in the home to young adults with autism created by The Ohio State University Health System Nursing Patient Education, The Ohio State University’s Nisonger Center, The Ohio State University Medical Center’s Burn Center, and Autism Speaks.
Read moreScheduling an Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Interview Social Story
This ASERT-developed social story is about scheduling an IM4Q interview and what kinds of things to expect. This resource has been translated into Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Burmese.
Read moreSesame Street and Autism
Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children is a program developed by Sesame Street with input from parents, people with autism, and people who serve the autism community that offers families ways to overcome common challenges.
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