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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.

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Social 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.

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Employment 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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Prepare, Learn, Advise and Notify (PLAN)

This resource is designed to help individuals with autism, their family, and emergency responders prepare for and stay safe in an emergency situation.

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Preparing Transition Age Youth with Autism for Employment

A presentation developed by Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) that discusses resources that are available, strives to strengthen understanding about Pre-Employment Transition Services, and prepares individuals for employment.

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Printable Tools and Templates

Access a growing collection of free, customizable templates to support individuals, families, and professionals. Download printable tools to assist with routines, learning, communication, organization, and more. Ready for use at home, school, or in the community.

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Procrastination in College

Many people procrastinate when it comes to school. All of the work can be difficult to keep up with. The academic demands of college are often heavier than in high school, and procrastinating can lead to serious academic problems. Here are several tips and tricks to help you learn to reduce procrastinating and be successful in college.

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Project Reassure: For Families and Caregivers

This Collection of resources provides information about Trauma, Resilience, Managing a Mental Health Crisis and the Survival Circuit.

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Project Reassure: For-Self-Advocates

This is a large resource collection created for the Project Reassure initiative. It contains material about: Understanding Trauma, Understanding and building Resilience, and how to implement these tools.

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Promoting Independent Living While Still in School

There are many aspects of independence for a young person with a disability and family members to consider. Independence can be defined as the ability to decide how a person wants to live, participate, and access community resources as well as the level of supports that a person may need to be successful. As early as 14 years of age, youth and families are encouraged to look at programs available at the school. Such programs include courses, activities at the school, and related services for which the student is entitled.

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Providing Job Coaching Supports

This resources provides information about supporting individuals with autism to be successful in the workplace by providing effective and appropriate job coaching services. This service can be provided by a professional who specializes in job coaching but can also be provided informally through the employer and coworkers.

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Public Comment Period

This short video provides an explanation of what public comment periods are, and how to get involved.

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Public Transportation Social Stories

This is a collection of social stories that explain how to use different types of public transportation that were created by ASERT.

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