Recursos en Español
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Homecare for a Loved One Social Story
When people get older, they may need more help at home. A home health aid can make things easier.
Read moreHope Grows
Hope Grows is a non-profit organization providing an environment that allows the caregiver to receive counseling, support, and much-needed short breaks.
Read moreHospital Wristbands Social Story
This resource provides information on what to expect when going to the hospital and receiving a medical wristband to identify who you are.
Read moreHosting a Sensory Friendly Event
A sensory friendly event is an event that is designed to be less sensory stimulating and overwhelming. This approach often makes it easier for individuals who have sensory sensitivities, such as those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who are sensitive to things like noise, colors, sounds and smells, to participate in social activities and community or professional events. If your event is open to the public, you may not know if someone planning to attend has sensory sensitivities. It is therefore important to consider ways to make events welcoming for everyone who may attend.
Read moreHousing Affordability Terms
This one page resource from Shelterforce provides explanations of housing affordability terms and their definitions.
Read moreHousing Quick Reference Guide
Pennsylvania has a variety of housing programs and services that can help older adults and people with disabilities, individuals and families with low incomes, or those who are at-risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. This information listed on the handout will help connect individuals, families, and providers with someone at the local level that can directly assist with housing needs.
Read moreHow Anxiety Leads to Disruptive Behavior
Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious.
Read moreHow Do Health Care Providers Diagnose Autism?
This resource from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides an overview of how health care providers diagnose autism.
Read moreHow Do I Know if I’m Ready for College?
This resource, developed by ASERT for #ASDNext, provides talking points and questions to consider for someone who is thinking about attending college or post-secondary training.
Read moreHow I See It: How Has Being a Part of the Autistic Community Impacted Me?
As part of the "How I See It" series on PAAutism.org and ASDNext.org, people in the Pennsylvania autism community share their thoughts on how being part of the autistic community has impacted them.
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