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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.

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Be 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.

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Medicaid 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.

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Emergency 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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Camp Finder

The CampResource.com Directory of Summer Camps can help in the search for day camps, overnight camps and teen tour/travel camps.

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Cap4Kids

Cap4Kids can help individuals and families identify community agencies in the Philadelphia area that exist to improve or enhance the lives of children, teens, and families.

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Caregiver/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.

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Cavities Social Story

This resource contains two social stories discussing how cavities are formed and what happens when they are filled by a dentist.

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CDC 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.

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Charting 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.

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Checking 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.

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Child Care and Other Early Learning Programs Provider Search

You have options when it comes to the care for your child. Whether you need child care or another early learning program, you can find it here.

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Child Intake – What to Expect Social Story

This social story was created to describe the various aspects of a child intake to individuals with autism.

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Child Tax Credit Resource

This resource gives more information for families about the Child Tax Credit, which is part of the American Rescue Plan.

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