Recursos en Español
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Communicating in Times of Stress
This resource provides information on how stress can affect verbal communication. People with intellectual disabilities, PTSD and neurological conditions can lose communication abilities when they are stressed. This resource gives suggestions on how to cope with communication problems including AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communications).
Read moreCommunication Works Both Ways
This resource provides information for direct support staff about the communication needs of individuals with autism, particularly those individuals who have spoken language.
Read moreConversation How-To Guides
These resources, developed by ASERT, provide practical tips for individuals with autism who want to know more about starting conversations with new people.
Read moreCreating a Personal Sign Language Dictionary
Creating a personal sign language dictionary can help you learn a new language, build cognitive skills, and improve your daily communication with those who are part of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing community. It can help you better understand how to actually use a sign by replicating the handshape, movement, location, pal orientation, and the non-manual markers (NMM).
Read moreCyber Safety Resource Collection
This collection of resources includes general awareness, preventing cyber safety issues, and interventions for individuals who may have been the victim of cyber crimes or who may have committed crimes themselves. This collection will be updated regularly as new resources are developed on this important topic.
Read moreFour Communication Styles
This resource covers the four communication styles and includes an example scenario with how each communication style would respond to a difficult situation.
Read moreGetting Accommodations at Work
This resource developed by ASERT provides information and tips on how to get accommodations at work through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Read moreGoing to the Dentist Social Stories
These visual stories provide information about what to expect when going to the dentist. Social stories cover going to the dentist, getting teeth cleaned, getting x-rays, and getting a cavity filled. These stories were developed in collaboration with UPMC Public Health Dental Clinic staff.
Read moreHelp Now: Social Story
This resource visually explains the skill called Help Now, which uses strategies to help calm down.
Read moreHow to Approach Individuals with Autism
This information sheet from ASERT provides tips and suggestions for justice system professionals on approaching individuals with autism.
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