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Recursos en Español

Para encontrar recursos de ASERT que han sido traducidos al español, haga clic aquí.
To find ASERT resources that have been translated into Spanish, click here.

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Going to the Emergency Department – Social Story

This resource gives information about what to expect and why you might need to go to the Emergency Department of a hospital.

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Grounding: Social Story

This resource provides a visual explanation of Grounding, which is paying attention to the environment to help improve emotions and stay calm.

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Guide to Emergency Information Collection in PA

People with autism may get scared or confused in an emergency. It can help first responders to know about a person with autism when they are responding to an emergency in the home so that they may help them. Some counties in PA collect information about which households have people with special health needs. If there is an emergency, the county will share this information with first responders. Each county is different, please contact your county’s Office of Emergency Management to learn about your county. You can additionally reach out to your local police department to ensure they are aware.

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Hand 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.

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Health Insurance Helplines

This is a list of organizations that can help you if you’re looking for health insurance, including Medicaid. These organizations can help you with the process and answer your questions. Some of the organizations can even help you apply!

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Height and Weight Social Story

This resource provides information about how medical staff will measure your height and weight when you visit the Doctors office.

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Help Now: Social Story

This resource visually explains the skill called Help Now, which uses strategies to help calm down.

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High Zone Reactions in My Body: Social Story

This resource visually explains negative feelings in your body and how to return to the "OK" Zone.

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High Zone Reactions in my Brain: Social Story

This resource visually explains negative emotions that can happen and how to return to the "OK" Zone.

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Homecare for a Loved One Social Story

When people get older, they may need more help at home. A home health aid can make things easier.

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