Crisis Services
ASERT does not offer crisis services through our Resource Center. If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.
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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Bullying Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism on what to do if they get bullied.
Read moreCamp Finder
The CampResource.com Directory of Summer Camps can help in the search for day camps, overnight camps and teen tour/travel camps.
Read moreCaregiver/Parent Guide to Self-Advocacy
Caregivers/parents must know how to advocate effectively for themselves if they are going to teach their child/young adult self-advocacy skills.
Read moreCavities Social Story
This resource contains two social stories discussing how cavities are formed and what happens when they are filled by a dentist.
Read moreCDC Early Childhood development and Autism Resources
This resource provides multiple links to the Center for Disease Control's resources for early childhood development and Autism diagnosis.
Read moreCharting the LifeCourse Toolkit
The LifeCourse Toolkit is a series of resources that individuals with autism and their families can use to plan for their future.
Read moreChecking Out Books and Materials at the Library Social Story
These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of the library to individuals with autism.
Read moreChecklist for Preparing Students with Disabilities for Post-secondary Education
This resource, from The Office of Disability Services at Penn State University, provides grade-by-grade suggestions for preparing a student with a disability for post-secondary education.
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