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Holidays in 2020 Social Story
This social story provides a visual explanation of some of the changes to holiday celebrations that people may have due to COVID-19.
Read moreHow to Join a Group Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT explains how to join a group of people.
Read moreMy ODP Training & Resource Center
Supporting Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve greater independence, choice, and opportunity in their lives.
Read moreOnline Dating Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT explains different problems and safety concerns you can experience while online dating and how to avoid them.
Read morePA Gathering: Advice to My Younger Self
This resource contains information from the third PA Gathering held on January 20, 2022. This contains resources that complement the discussion topic as well as a recording from the event.
Read moreRomantic Scams Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT warns of romance scammers and gives safety tips.
Read moreSafe Practices for Gathering Over the Holidays
This resource provides tips and suggestions for how to stay healthy and safe while celebrating holidays with friends and family during COVID-19.
Read moreSensory Story Time at the Library Social Story
These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of the library and sensory story time to individuals with autism.
Read moreSocial Skills Resources for Individuals with Autism
Challenges with social skills and social situations are a core characteristic of autism. These resources provide useful information, tips, and suggestions on ways to help teach and improve social skills. Resources focus on basic conversation skills, employment settings, and even dating.
Read moreSpotlight On: Social Skills for Individuals with Autism
These resources, developed by ASERT, are based on information and lessons learned from the ASERT Adolescent and Adult Multimedia Social Skills Groups.
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