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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Self-Advocate’s Guide to American’s with Disabilities Act
This resource, developed by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), is a plain language toolkit that explains the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Read moreSelf-Determination Housing Project (SDHP) of Pennsylvania
Promoting self-determination and control in housing choice for people with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Read moreSelf-Doubt, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Trust
This resource explains the concept of self-doubt as well as ways to increase self-trust and self-acceptance.
Read moreSensory Story Time at the Library Social Story
These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of the library and sensory story time to individuals with autism.
Read moreSesame Street and Autism
Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children is a program developed by Sesame Street with input from parents, people with autism, and people who serve the autism community that offers families ways to overcome common challenges.
Read moreSexual Abuse and Assault: Definitions and Statistics
This resource provides information for self-advocates, parents/caregivers, direct support staff, professionals and the general public on what is sexual abuse and assault, statistics on sexual abuse and assault, ways to reduce risk, and the importance of educating about sexual abuse and assault.
Read moreShelter in Place Social Story
This Social Story Resource provides information about what to expect if you need to shelter in place during a natural disaster.
Read moreShift and Stay: Social Story
This social story helps explain the idea of Shift and Stay, which helps change thoughts to stay in the Resilient Zone.
Read moreShopping Tips for Adults with Autism
While shopping is a necessary part of life for an adult with autism, it can also cause anxiety. This information sheet provides tips and suggestions for planning your next shopping trip.
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Signing Up for Discord
This resource explains how to sign up for Discord on a computer or mobile device.
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