Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
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Preparing Your Child for a Visit to the Doctor
Visiting the doctor may be overwhelming for many children. It is helpful to plan ahead and prepare your child as much as possible. This resource outlines some tips and tools that might be helpful for families and caregivers in preparing to see a doctor.
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Preventing COVID-19 and Monitoring Health
This resource provides information on families/caregivers on important things to monitor around physical health related to COVID-19. The resource includes basics of coronavirus, a checklist for monitoring symptoms, and when to seek treatment.
Read moreSeizures and Autism Spectrum Disorder
This resource, part of the CAR Autism Roadmap developed by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, provides an overview on seizures in individuals with autism including information on what seizures are and how they are diagnosed and treated.
Read moreSocial Distancing Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about social distancing and why it's important when people are sick. This resource has also been translated into Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese. An animated version is also available.
Read moreTechnology Assisted Children’s Home Program (TACHP)
The Technology Assisted Children’s Home Program (TACHP) provides advocacy, resources, and support for families who have children at home and use any sort of machine to replace a vital organ.
Read moreTransition Toolkit
A collection of transition toolkits across the life span, organized by time periods from infant through adulthood. This resource page was designed to allow you to find these toolkits in one place to help make the journey a little easier.
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Wearing a Mask Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about wearing a mask to avoid spreading germs. The resource includes why it's important to wear a mask, as well as information about how to safely wear and remove masks. The resource is translated into Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Burmese. An animated version is also available.
Read moreWearing Oxygen Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT provides a visual explanation on wearing oxygen. This resource is designed to be used to help individuals understand the importance of wearing oxygen and the impact on their health.
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