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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Speech Language Therapy
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information about Speech-Language therapy.
Read moreSpotlight On: Person-Centered Projects
These resources focus on different aspects of Person-Centered planning, and include take away points and lessons learned from various ASERT projects over the years. Topics include: self-advocacy, case conceptualization and using data visualizations (graphs).
Read moreSpotlight On: Social Skills for Individuals with Autism
These resources, developed by ASERT, are based on information and lessons learned from the ASERT Adolescent and Adult Multimedia Social Skills Groups.
Read moreStarting an Autism Support/Self-Advocacy Group
Support/advocacy groups are a great way to learn from others’ experiences, discover local resources, and stay informed about things that are happening in your community. There are lots of different kinds of support/advocacy groups that meet different needs. If you are interested in starting a support or self-advocacy group, the information below will give you some guidance.
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Students with Autism: Online Resources & Support
This website, part of the Student Training & Education in Public Service (STEPS) website, provides information and resources on education. This guide was developed by an individual with autism.
Read moreSupport Group Map
This resource provides a listing of known support groups across the state. Groups are organized by county, and cover groups for parents/caregivers, individuals, and family members.
Read moreSupport Groups in Every Community Panel
This video is the recording of ASERT's Autism Awareness Month Panel: Support Groups in Every Community.
Read moreSupporting Someone with Autism Through Grief and Loss: A resource for families, caregivers, and professionals
This resource provides information for families, caregivers, and professionals, to better support someone with autism through grief and loss.
Read moreSupportive Technology
There are many different terms that are used when talking about assistive technology which can make it confusing to tell the difference between different services and supports. This guide provides an overview of some common terms and examples related to assistive technology.
Read moreSupports Coordination Organizations
This resource provides an overview of what Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO's) are, the services they provide and what organizations are available by county across Pennsylvania.
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