Resources

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.

Caring for Pets and Livestock During an Emergency

This social story developed by ASERT along with PEMA, provides a visual explanation of how to care for pets or livestock in the case of an emergency situation.

Cavities Social Story

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

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.

Centre 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 Centre County.

Changes in the Community

This resource provides information for individuals on changes they may experience when going back into the community due to COVID-19.

Characteristics of Autism

This resource, designed for direct support staff, provides a basic introduction to the different characteristics of autism.

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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.

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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Checklist for Symptoms of COVID-19

This resource developed by ASERT for AID in PA provides self-advocates a quick and easy checklist of symptoms to help them decide if they may have COVID-19 and should get tested.

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Chester 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 Chester County.

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.

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.

Child Tax Credit Resource

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

ChildLink

ChildLink seeks to educate, empower, and increase a family's capacity to support its children in reaching their highest potential.