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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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Toilet Training Guide for Children
A step-by-step guide for families on how to toilet train a child with autism.
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Transition Toolkit
A collection of transition toolkits across the life span, organized by time periods from infant through adulthood. This resource page was designed to allow you to find these toolkits in one place to help make the journey a little easier.
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Transitioning Your Teen to Adulthood
While parents of teens with autism face many uncertainties as their teen grows and matures, one of their biggest concerns is how the teen will transition into adulthood. Good planning that starts early and is individualized can make a big difference. There are five keys to a successful transition.
Read moreTrauma and Sleep Problems: Social Story
This resource visually explains how trauma can affect sleep.
Read moreUnderstanding an IEP – Video Series
This video series consists of 8 videos, plus a live 'Ask an Expert' session with Todd Gorshe focused on understanding all that an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) entails. Video topics include procedural safeguards, medical assistance billing, transition services, modifications/SDIs, supports for school personnel and more.
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Understanding Anesthesia Social Story
This resource provides information on what to expect when you are going under anesthetic.
Read moreUnderstanding Autism Evaluations
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for parents and families on the process of getting an autism evaluation, how to read and understand the evaluation report, as well as common assessment tools that may be included in the evaluation.
Read moreUnderstanding Non-Binary
This resource includes information on non-binary individuals, pronouns, sex and gender, and ways to be supportive of all individuals.
Read moreUnderstanding the “T” in LGBTQIA+: Transgender
This resource provides information on what it means to be transgender and how to support people who are.
Read moreUnited Healthcare Children’s Foundation
Helping fill the gap between what medical services/items a child needs and what their commercial health benefit plan will pay for.
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