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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Getting a Haircut During COVID-19 Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about getting a haircut during the COVID-19 pandemic. An animated version of the social story is also included. This resource has also been translated into Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese.
Read moreGetting Tested for COVID-19 Social Story
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides a visual guide for what to expect if someone needs to be tested for COVID-19. An animated version is also available.
Read moreGoing Back Into the Community Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about going back out into the community after the COVID-19 pandemic. The resource includes information about how to feel safe going back out and includes an animated version. This resource has also been translated into Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese.
Read moreGoing Back to Work Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about going back to work after the COVID-19 pandemic. The resource includes information on what will be different at work because of the pandemic.
Read moreGoing Shopping During COVID-19
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about going shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. An animated version of the social story is also included.
Read moreGoing to the Doctor Social Story
These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of going to the doctor for individuals with autism.
Read moreHand Washing Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism on how to wash hands to help stay healthy. This resource has also been translated into Russian, Chinese, Spanish, and Arabic.
Read moreHealth Care for Adults with Disabilities
This resources talks about tips for primary care physicians & nurses when working with individuals with disabilities in a health care setting.
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Health Insurance Marketplace
A resource available to individuals, families, and small businesses to learn about their health insurance coverage options.
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Health Insurance Marketplaces and Autism
Depending on where you live, certain services for individuals with autism and health care options will differ. Autism Speaks provides resources to help navigate what services are available to whom.
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