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Parents and Caregivers
Raising a loved one with autism presents some unique challenges for those entrusted with their care. ASERT is here to support, inform, and empower parents and caregivers of individuals on the spectrum.
Check out some of our top resources highlighted below, or search through the hundreds of resources available for parents and caregivers!
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Resource Collection
This collection of resources provides information on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) including: an introduction to ABA, how you can tell if your child is receiving ABA services, what to consider when choosing a provider, information on insurance coverage for ABA services and more.
View ResourceBe Safe Resource Collection
This is a collection of resources from various sources on the topic of safety for individuals with autism. This resource provides information on how to prevent harm and intervention techniques for when safety is compromised.
View ResourceMedicaid Waivers for Individuals with Autism
This page is about Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers in Pennsylvania. HCBS Waivers are a type of Medicaid program that provides long-term services and supports to groups of people who need support to live in their communities.
View ResourceEmergency Preparedness Shelter Toolkits
These trauma-informed sensory positive toolkits were developed in partnership with the PA Department of Human Services for the purpose of informing self-advocates, shelter staff/volunteers, families, caregivers, and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) on how to best support persons with sensory needs, including individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism in a disaster shelter setting. These toolkits are available to download, print, and share.
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Telehealth
This resource provides information about changes to the rules for telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreTemplates for Personalized Teaching Stories
A template that families can use to make their individualized social stories for their child on the spectrum. These templates are for common occurrences that you may need to teach your child about, such as going to a restaurant.
Read moreTemple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion: Parenting
These resources provide information on custody rights of parents with mental illnesses, as well as strategies to support the parenting skills of individuals with mental health conditions.
Read moreTen Strategies for Traveling with a Child with Autism
Traveling can be challenging for children and adults with autism. The changes in routine, unpredictability, crowds, new noises, and sights can all make the experience difficult for people on the spectrum and their families. We hope that with a little planning and information using the resources below, the doors will open to new travel opportunities for you and your family.
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The ACCESS Home Modification Program
The ACCESS Home Modification Program is dedicated to aid persons with disabilities or families with a household member who has disabilities in purchasing a home that has needs accessibility modifications. The program provides families with a no interest, deferred payment loan.
Read moreThe Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)
This site provides information about the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) program. This program works to effectively resolve special education disputes while trying to reduce the use of expensive adversarial processes.
Read moreThe Healthy Bodies Toolkit
Puberty can be a tough time for both the adolescents as well as the parents. These publications provide information and resources to help address puberty specifically for children with disabilities.
Read moreThe Impact of Autism on Siblings
This presentation by Michael J. Murray, MD, Director, Division of Autism Services, Penn State College of Medicine, describes how siblings may be affected by autism.
Read moreThe Importance of Completing a Premise History Form
This resource provides information on the importance of completing a Premise History Form and what should be included to keep you or a loved one in your family safe in the event of an emergency.
Read moreThe Juvenile Justice Process
There are many differences between the Juvenile Justice System and the Adult Criminal Justice System. This document shows the Juvenile Justice Process in PA.
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