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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.

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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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Riding the School Bus Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT, provides a visual explanation of what expect when riding the bus to school.

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Romance 101: Dating for Adults with Autism

This resource, part of the CAR Autism Roadmap developed by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, provides information for individuals with autism about dating, including where to meet people, how to handle rejection, autism-specific concerns, safety, and marriage.

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Romantic Scams Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT warns of romance scammers and gives safety tips.

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Rules of Probation

Adults with autism who are placed on probation supervision may have a difficult time understanding the rules (conditions) of probation, especially if the rules are vague. This social story will help explain the rules of probation, the role of the probation officer, and what may happen if a rule is broken.

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Safety Plan for Individuals with Autism

This resource helps individuals with autism develop a safety plan with information to help them stay safe and feel calm in the event of an emergency.

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Safety Signals: Fire Safety Videos

“Safe Signals” is an educational video that promotes fire and burn safety in the home to young adults with autism created by The Ohio State University Health System Nursing Patient Education, The Ohio State University’s Nisonger Center, The Ohio State University Medical Center’s Burn Center, and Autism Speaks.

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Scheduling an Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Interview Social Story

This ASERT-developed social story is about scheduling an IM4Q interview and what kinds of things to expect. This resource has been translated into Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Burmese.

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Selective Service

To register men and maintain a system that, when authorized by the President and Congress, rapidly provides personnel in a fair and equitable manner while managing an alternative service program for conscientious objectors.

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Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1)

Supporting the self advocacy of people with disabilities for positive impact in our communities and in people’s lives.

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Self-Advocacy Online

An internet program for individuals with intellectual disabilities to express and advocate for themselves in topics relating to health, wellness, and exercise.

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