Resources

Clinton 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 Clinton County.

Co-Responder Programs and Teams

This resource from ASERT provides an overview on co-responder programs within the justice system.

Cognition in Autism Spectrum Disorder

These resources were created for professionals, families and individuals with autism. An overview of cognition and social cognition is provided.

College Board

The College Board considers all reasonable requests for accommodations needed by students with documented disabilities.

College Information for Individuals with Autism

This resource provides a practical guide to help people with disabilities who want to pursue their education goals at a community college, career institute, four-year college, university, or graduate school. This resource highlights important information for students.

Average rating:

Colonoscopy Social Stories

This collection of social stories provides a visual explanation of colonoscopies for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. The three socials stories cover topics including: what is a colonoscopy, how to prepare for a colonoscopy, and what to expect during a colonoscopy.

Average rating:

Columbia 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 Columbia County.

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.

Average rating:

Common 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.

Commonwealth Workforce Development System

Provides access to Pennsylvania workforce development and independent living services.

Communicating 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.

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.

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

HealthChoices is the name of Pennsylvania's managed care programs for Medical Assistance recipients.

Community 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.

COMPASS

COMPASS provides you access to many of Pennsylvania’s health and human services benefits online and allows you to learn about benefits and see if you qualify.