Recursos en Español
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Caring for Pets and Livestock During an Emergency – Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT along with PEMA, provides a visual explanation of how to care for pets or livestock in the case of an emergency situation.
Read moreChild Intake – What to Expect Social Story
This social story was created to describe the various aspects of a child intake to individuals with autism.
Read moreCo-Responder Programs and Teams
This resource from ASERT provides an overview on co-responder programs within the justice system.
Read moreCommon Presentations of ASD
This guide, developed by ASERT, provides some of the most common presentations of autism to help police officers and other first responders better understand and help have positive interactions with individuals with autism. The guide is designed to be small enough for a police officer or first responder to carry on them in a pocket.
Read moreCommunicating in Times of Stress
This resource provides information on how stress can affect verbal communication. People with intellectual disabilities, PTSD and neurological conditions can lose communication abilities when they are stressed. This resource gives suggestions on how to cope with communication problems including AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communications).
Read moreComputer Viruses Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT teaches what computer viruses, adware, and malware are, and how to protect yourself from getting them.
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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Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation
In your direct support to adults with Autism, it is possible that you will encounter moments of crisis. A crisis can be triggered by environmental, social and communication stressors, changes in schedules or routines, task anxiety, and other factors. Crisis looks different for every individual, but in each situation, there will be a period of escalation before the crisis and then a de-escalation. Below you’ll find a helpful strategy for navigating how you can recognize and respond to an individual you’re supporting when he or she is escalating, in crisis, or de-escalating.
Read moreCyber Safety Resource Collection
This collection of resources includes general awareness, preventing cyber safety issues, and interventions for individuals who may have been the victim of cyber crimes or who may have committed crimes themselves. This collection will be updated regularly as new resources are developed on this important topic.
Read moreCyber Safety Tips and Tools
These resources, developed by ASERT, provide tips and tools for individuals to help stay safe when using the internet and social media.
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