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If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.
If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.
This is a collection of resources from various sources for autism support professionals. Topics range from general autism information to mental health, relationships, daily life, rapport building, goal setting, safety and crisis management, professionalism, service navigation, and more.
View ResourceResources for professionals on Executive Functioning, Emotional Regulation, Theory of Mind, Sensory Differences, and general communication with individuals on the autism spectrum.
View ResourceThis is a collection of resources on the topic of the justice system for justice system professionals and individuals with autism. Topics range from the law to court appearances, interacting with police, and more.
View ResourceThese resources, developed by ASERT in collaboration with IUP and Allegheny General Hospital, provides information for Emergency Room personnel on how to support individuals with autism who need emergency care.
Read moreDo you know what is in store for students with disabilities who graduate from your school and head off to postsecondary education? Do you have the information you need to advise them on what to expect in postsecondary education?
Read moreA 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.
Read moreThis resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for direct support professionals working with individuals who have autism on understanding what trauma is, identifying triggers, and learning strategies to help them support individuals who may have experienced trauma.
Read moreThis booklet provides an overview of autism, inclusive practices, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how ABA is used as a framework for addressing the needs of students with autism.
Read moreThis resource from ASERT provides information for direct support staff on using vision boards to find supports within a community such as meet-up groups and activities.
Read moreThis article explains the benefits of using visual schedules for individuals on the spectrum and provides steps on how to develop your own visual schedule.
Read moreThis resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about using visual schedules to help plan activities and develop a routine.
Read moreThis presentation provides information on signs of COVID-19 to look for in individuals who have limited expressive language.
Read moreThis presentation provides information for families and caregivers on how to care for someone with COVID-19 at home.
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