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Listening Skills

This resource provides information for individuals with autism on strategies to improve their listening skills.

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Locator Device Grant

Families served under The Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg Area can apply for their Locator Grant for their family member with Autism. The Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg Area has been raising awareness about the dangers of wandering for an individual with Autism.

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Luzerne County Autism Census

The PA Autism Census Update, conducted by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, & Training Collaborative (ASERT), provides a count of the number of individuals with autism who are receiving service in Pennsylvania. This report provides information specific to Luzerne County.

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Lycoming County Autism Census

The PA Autism Census Update, conducted by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, & Training Collaborative (ASERT), provides a count of the number of individuals with autism who are receiving service in Pennsylvania. This report provides information specific to Lycoming County.

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M-CHAT Autism Screening

This website provides information on the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT), which is a free screening tool for autism. This is the tool recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to be used at well child visits, but can also be used by parents, and other professionals working with young children. The website also provides information on scoring the tool, answers frequently asked questions, offers additional resources and provides the tool in multiple languages.

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Maintaining an Autism Support/Self-Advocacy Group

This resource was developed by ASERT to help those running a support or self-advocacy group in maintaining the group.

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Managing a Mental Health Crisis: Direct Support Professionals

Project Reassure Direct Support Professionals. What should you do if a person you support is having a mental health crisis? This article discusses some ways of preventing and dealing with a mental health crisis.

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Managing Anger for Self-Advocates

This resource developed by ASERT provides information about anger and ways to help people understand and manage these strong feelings.

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Managing Anger Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals learn how to deal with anger and calm down.

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Managing Depression

This information sheet, developed by ASERT, provides some tips and suggestions for self-advocates to learn how to help manage symptoms of depression.

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