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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Be Well, Think Well: General Medication Management
This collection of resources provides information for self-advocates about using medication as part of treatment for mental health diagnoses. Information includes preparing for a medication check, and information about taking medications.
Read moreChecklist for Symptoms of COVID-19
This resource developed by ASERT for AID in PA provides self-advocates a quick and easy checklist of symptoms to help them decide if they may have COVID-19 and should get tested.
Read moreColonoscopy Social Stories
This collection of social stories provides a visual explanation of colonoscopies for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. The three socials stories cover topics including: what is a colonoscopy, how to prepare for a colonoscopy, and what to expect during a colonoscopy.
Read moreCoronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
This resource provides a general overview of the coronavirus, as well as a wide range of resources for individuals, parents/caregivers, and professionals on how to stay healthy and manage the ongoing pandemic.
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Coronavirus Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about the coronavirus and how to stay healthy. This resource is also available in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Arabic.
Read moreDental Health Resource Collection
These resources were developed for parents and caregivers to help children with autism prepare for dental visits. Content covers learning to tolerate tooth brushing, establishing dental hygiene routines, and getting ready for dental visits. There are also social stories for getting teeth cleaned, getting x-rays, and getting a cavity filled.
Read moreDental Surgery and Sedation Social Stories
This resources provides information about what to expect if you are getting dental surgery and how sedation works.
Read moreFacts on Constipation
This fact sheet from Milestone HCQU Northwest, provides information on the causes of constipation, prevention and treatment strategies, and medication used for treatment of constipation.
Read moreFighting COVID-19 Misinformation
This resource provides information and resources for providers to support individuals and families who may come across misinformation related to COVID-19.
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