Resources

Commonwealth Workforce Development System

Provides access to Pennsylvania workforce development and independent living services.

Communicating in Times of Stress

This resource provides information on how stress can affect verbal communication. People with intellectual disabilities, PTSD and neurological conditions can lose communication abilities when they are stressed. This resource gives suggestions on how to cope with communication problems including AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communications).

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.

Cómo iniciar y mantener un grupo de apoyo para el autismo; Un panel de discusión en vivo

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.

Competency Evaluation

This resource provides an overview of competency evaluations and how professionals can support individuals during the process.

Completing 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.

Completing an Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Interview In-Person Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT explains what happens during an IM4Q interview conducted in-person. This resource has been translated into Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Burmese.

Computer Viruses Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT teaches what computer viruses, adware, and malware are, and how to protect yourself from getting them.

Conflict at Work

This resource was developed by ASERT to help individuals deal with conflict at work.

Conflict Resolution

Conflict can happen when people start to disagree or feel hurt because of something another person did. Sometimes people see things different ways or want something to change. If conflict is handled poorly, things can get worse. If handled correctly, people will start to feel better and relationships can grow stronger. This resource includes tips to help handle conflict.

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CONNECT Helpline

Through the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Pennsylvania is helping our children, families, teachers, and communities reach their full potential.