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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Peer Pressure Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism on how to handle peer pressure.
Read morePennsylvania Link to Community Care
This resource is designed to help persons with disabilities and seniors find information that will connect them to supports and services in their community.
Read morePennsylvania Yellow Dot & Pennsylvania Online Emergency Contact Information Programs
Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation offers a Yellow Dot Program as well as an Online Emergency Contact Information Program in order to make it easier to keep individuals with autism safer on the road.
Read morePennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN)
The Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN) is one of the longest standing youth-led, youth-driven groups in Pennsylvania.
Read morePhysical Health Resource Collection
This is a bundle of resources from a variety of sources that provide information on general physical health information as well as specific conditions individuals with autism may have.
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Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a form of treatment that is used when individuals experience difficulty moving around and completing everyday tasks. Physical therapy can help people move better and make daily tasks and activities easier. For example, it can help with walking, going up stairs or getting in and out of bed.
Read morePlanning a Social Event
There are a lot of things to think about when putting together or hosting a social event. The following steps will help you to make sure you are prepared before and during your event.
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PLAY IT SAFE: The Do’s and Don’ts of Cyber Safety
This resource is designed to provide important information regarding online safety and privacy for individuals with autism.
Read morePremise History Form for Emergencies Social Story
This social story explains how filling out a premise history form can be helpful in emergency situations.
Read morePrepare, 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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