Crisis Services
ASERT does not offer crisis services through our Resource Center. If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.
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Autism Risk & Safety Management
This website provides a wide range of resources, trainings and videos aimed at providing information to law enforcement, emergency first responders, parents, educators and care providers on how to support an individual with autism.
Read moreBe Safe Resource Collection
This is a collection of resources from various sources on the topic of safety for individuals with autism. This resource provides information on how to prevent harm and intervention techniques for when safety is compromised.
Read moreCAR Autism Roadmap
This resource provides information about Autism Spectrum Disorder, including symptoms, diagnosis, and the impact on families and individuals.
Read moreChild Intake – What to Expect Social Story
This social story was created to describe the various aspects of a child intake to individuals with autism.
Read moreCounty Government Offices
This resource is a locator for each county's government resources including County Assistance Offices, Offices of Vocational Rehabilitation, Intermediate Units, Crisis Intervention, and County MH/ID/EI.
Read moreFoster Care Social Story
This social story created by ASERT describes the various aspects of foster care to individuals with autism.
Read moreGuardianship & Legal Resources
This resource is a collection of information about guardianship and things to consider when determining the type of guardianship to pursue, the warning signs of abuse of power of attorney or guardianship, Supported Decision Making and how it can be used, and definitions of common legal terms you may encounter when discussing legal guardianship, power of attorney, or other legal proceedings.
Read moreHow to Create a Coping Zone
This resource developed by ASERT provides tips and tools for parents on how to manage family stress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreMedical Assistance Transportation Program
The Medical Assistance Transportation Program, also known as MATP, provides transportation to medical appointments for Medical Assistance recipients who do not have transportation available to them.
Read morePublic Comment: The Process
This infographic notes the benefits for individuals to get involved in public comment periods, as well as a brief overview of what public comment periods are.
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