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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Expressions of Trauma: The Four F’s
Project Reassure Direct Support Professionals. When your brain detects a threat, your body will react to survive. It does not matter if the threat is real or not. There are four common ways people will react to threats:
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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Finding a Support Group
This resource was developed by ASERT to help individuals find a support group.
Read moreFuture Planning
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information on direct support staff on how they can support individuals with autism to plan for their futures.
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 Grocery Shopping Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT explains what to do when going grocery shopping.
Read moreGoing to a Restaurant Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT explains what to do when you go to a restaurant.
Read moreGuest Speaker Topics for Autism Support Groups (Ages 17+)
This resource developed by ASERT gives examples of topics for guest speakers to talk about at autism support groups with members that are 17 and older.
Read moreHandling the Holidays: Tips for Self-Advocates
These resources developed by self-advocates at ASERT, provide helpful tips and suggestions for how to manage stress during the holidays.
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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