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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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Autism Speaks Toilet Training Tool Kit
Oftentimes, the challenges faced by children with autism can make toilet training especially difficult. Understanding these challenges can help you come up with different ways to meet your child’s needs and teach him or her to use the toilet.
Read moreAutism Speaks Transition Tool Kit
The Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit will help guide you on the journey from adolescence to adulthood.
Read moreAutism Speaks: 100 Day Kit for Young Children
This link will take you to a page where you can download a free tool kit explaining what parents need to begin learning about after their child's diagnosis of autism.
Read moreAutism Speaks: Parent’s Guide to Employment for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Speaks has created a guide for parents to help them understand how they can support their adult child with autism through the employment process.
Read moreAutism Support Groups Resource Collection
This resource provides information about how to start an autism/self-advocate support groups and suggestions on how to maintain them.
Read moreAutism Symbols
Communities often use symbols as a universal visual depiction to represent a group’s shared beliefs, ideologies, and values. Symbols can often change if a group finds a new one that better suits them. This resource explains what symbols are used by the autism community and why some symbols are no longer used.
Read moreAutism Takes Flight 2014
An educational video produced by the Autism Society of Pittsburgh in cooperation with Delta Airlines, the Transportation Security Administration, and the Allegheny County Airport Authority which provides tips on how to fly with an individual with autism.
Read moreBack to School Tips
Going back to school can be a stressful time for both parents and students. For children with ASD this can be an especially stressful time of year. The following tips may be helpful to families who are transitioning into the new school year.
Read moreBe Safe: Explaining Sex and Sexual Behaviors Social Story
This resource, part of the Be Safe resource collection focused on the prevention of sexual abuse and assault, explains sex and different sexual behaviors for individuals in a visual format.
Read moreBe Safe: General Prevention Resources
These resources, part of the Be Safe resource collection focused on preventing sexual abuse and assault and supporting individuals who may have experienced sexual abuse or assault, contains general information about how to prevent sexual abuse or assault. Topics include identifying and reporting abuse in children, signs of abuse, risk and protective factors, educating about abuse, why abuse isn't always reported and pathways to victimization.
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