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Common Abbreviations in Autism Services and Special Education
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides a guide to common abbreviations you may come across when receiving autism services and supports.
Read moreCommon Presentations of ASD
This guide, developed by ASERT, provides some of the most common presentations of autism to help police officers and other first responders better understand and help have positive interactions with individuals with autism. The guide is designed to be small enough for a police officer or first responder to carry on them in a pocket.
Read moreCommonwealth Workforce Development System
Provides access to Pennsylvania workforce development and independent living services.
Read moreCommunicating With and About People with Disabilities
About 50 million Americans report having a disability. Most Americans will experience a disability some time during the course of their lives. Disabilities can affect people in different ways, even when one person has the same type of disability as another person. Some disabilities may be hidden or not easy to see.
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Communication Works Both Ways
This resource provides information for direct support staff about the communication needs of individuals with autism, particularly those individuals who have spoken language.
Read moreCommunity HealthChoices (CHC)
HealthChoices is the name of Pennsylvania's managed care programs for Medical Assistance recipients.
Read moreCommunity Involvement
The experiences we have within our community are as important as our experiences in the privacy of our homes. Being engaged in the community makes us feel connected and safe. People with Autism gain much from community involvement. They also play an important role in enriching communities by adding to diversity within communities. Consider the strategies below in supporting community involvement and teaching the relationship-building skills necessary to engage with neighbors, businesses, service providers, faith-based organizations, and outlets for leisure activities. Interview the person you support and map a plan together for community involvement.
Read moreCompetency Evaluation
This resource provides an overview of competency evaluations and how professionals can support individuals during the process.
Read moreCompleting an IM4Q Interview Virtually
This resource was developed by ASERT to help individuals understand what to expect to happen during an IM4Q interview held virtually.
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