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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ASSIST: Autism Sensory Strategies, Information, and Toolkit
This guide explains sensory features and how to support individuals on the autism spectrum who have a negative experience related to sensory features.
Read moreAssistive Technology in the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Appropriate assistive technology (AT) devices and services can allow students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from the general education curriculum and to meet Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. The purpose of this brochure is to provide guidance to the special educators, related service providers, and parents as they develop Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students using assistive technology.
Read moreAttending a Live Theater Performance Social Story
This resource provides information on what to expect when you are attending a live theater performance.
Read moreAttending an Overnight Summer Camp Social Story
Finding a summer camp can be difficult. Check out the following online camp finders to help you in finding the best fit for your family. Utilize the filter option on each site to help narrow down what you are looking for. The camps listed on these sites are not promoted by ASERT. Make sure to reach out directly to the camp organization if you have questions.
Read moreAttending Large Events Social Story
This resource provides information about what you can expect when you attend a large event.
Read moreAttending Summer Camp Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect if you are going to a summer camp for the first time.
Read moreAugmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
This collection of resources provides information about what Augmentative and Alternative Communications are, how to model them, ways to foster them.
Read moreAutism & Safety (National Autism Association Safety Initiative)
Wandering can occur anywhere at anytime. The first time can often be the worst time. This is a brochure with suggestions for keeping someone with autism who wanders safe.
Read moreAutism Advocacy Organizations
This resource provides a list of some of the national and Pennsylvania-specific organizations that provide information and advocacy, as well as a list of resources with general information on advocacy.
Read moreAutism and Wandering
This specific resource is a brochure with suggestions for keeping someone with autism who wanders safe. Topics include definitions, how to secure your home, suggestions to prevent wandering, and how to alert people who can help.
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