Recursos en Español
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Individuals with Autism
Among ASERT’s thousands of resources are those specifically designed for individuals with autism. Here you will find a virtual network of support to make navigating life on the spectrum as seamless as possible.
We’ve highlighted some of our top resources below, or feel free to browse through all of the resources for individuals with autism!
Medicaid Waivers for Individuals with Autism
This page is about Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers in Pennsylvania. HCBS Waivers are a type of Medicaid program that provides long-term services and supports to groups of people who need support to live in their communities.
View ResourceSocial Story Resource Collection
Social stories can be a helpful tool for individuals to prepare for and understand different situations, such as going to the library, following the rules of the justice system, or determining when to call 911. This bundle is a collection of social stories developed by ASERT and other professionals.
View ResourceEmployment Resource Collection
This is a collection of resources focused on employment, aimed at helping individuals with autism find, and keep jobs.
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High Zone Reactions in my Brain: Social Story
This resource visually explains negative emotions that can happen and how to return to the "OK" Zone.
Read moreHiram G. Andrews Center
Offering quality individualized post-secondary education, pre-employment transition and support services to customers as they determine and pursue individualized goals of employment and independence in the community.
Read moreHospital Wristbands Social Story
This resource provides information on what to expect when going to the hospital and receiving a medical wristband to identify who you are.
Read moreHow Do I Know if I’m Ready for College?
This resource, developed by ASERT for #ASDNext, provides talking points and questions to consider for someone who is thinking about attending college or post-secondary training.
Read moreHow I See It: Coping with Coronavirus
As part of the "How I See It" series on PAAutism.org and ASDNext.org, people in the Pennsylvania autism community share their thoughts on staying safe and healthy through the coronavirus pandemic.
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How I See It: Person-first vs. identity-first language
As part of the "How I See It" series on PAAutism.org and ASDNext.org, people in the Pennsylvania autism community describe their thoughts on the labels of "autistic" or "person with autism."
Read moreHow I See It: Representation of Autism in the Media
As part of the "How I See It" series on PAAutism.org and ASDNext.org, people in the Pennsylvania autism community share their thoughts on how individuals with autism are portrayed in various media fromats.
Read moreHow Participants in Community HealthChoices Can Access Assistive Technology
Most Pennsylvanians with disabilities and seniors who are eligible, or already receive, support services from the Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living, are transitioning into a new Medicaid managed care program called Community HealthChoices. Pennsylvanians who participate in the new Community HealthChoices (CHC) managed care program and need Assistive Technology (AT) will get the AT they need from the CHC plan in which they are enrolled. AT devices, however, may be covered by one or more source(s) of coverage and under one or more covered service(s). This may cause confusion for Participants and CHC – Managed Care Organizations (CHC-MCOs). This factsheet and appendix outline how different AT devices may be covered and, we hope, will help Participants advocate for getting the AT devices they need approved.
Read moreHow to Choose a College
This resource, developed by ASERT for ASDNext, provides tips for autistic individuals who may be considering attending college. The resource offers questions to consider when making the decision, and why it's important to consider these questions when choosing a college.
Read moreHow to Create a Coping Zone
This resource developed by ASERT provides tips and tools for parents on how to manage family stress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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