Resources

Finding Resources

Supporting an individual with autism to find resources within his or her neighborhood, town, county or broader metropolitan region provides a unique opportunity for you to teach fundamental skills in community living. One method of teaching these skills is to involve the person you support in researching, contacting, and connecting with local and regional resources. By scaffolding network building in gradual steps that consider the individual’s needs and learning process, you can empower him or her to play a more active role in shaping his community involvement. Below is a helpful planning tool to get you started. Try to complete as many steps as possible with the person you support.

Fire Safety Outreach Materials for People with Disabilities

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) reviews and collects resources that can be used in public outreach activities to help keep people with disabilities safe from home fires. Please click on the link below to access this helpful resource.

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Fire Safety Resource Collection

Fire safety is important for all individuals, especially those with autism. This resource page was created to provide a central location for fire safety resources including fire safety plans, fire safety education, and how to prepare and stay safe during a fire.

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Fire Safety Tips

Fire safety is important for everyone, but particularly important for individuals with disabilities and those with limited communication skills. Here are some tips and resources to support people with disabilities.

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Fire Safety: How to Stay Safe – Social Story

This social story was created by ASERT to describe the elements of fire safety for individuals with autism.

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Forensic Interviewing for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

This resource provides helpful tips and information for justice professionals on how to conduct a forensic interview for individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology is the application of the science and profession of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system.

Forest 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 Forest County.

Formative Assessment: Monitoring the Progress of Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Progress monitoring is the ongoing process of collecting and analyzing data to determine student progress toward attainment of educational goals. This fact sheet, available on the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network's (PaTTAN's) website, outlines the seven steps of progress monitoring.

Foster Care Social Story

This social story created by ASERT describes the various aspects of foster care to individuals with autism.

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Fostering Interpersonal Relationships

This resource provides information for caregivers and direct support professionals on how they can help individuals with autism to develop interpersonal relationships with others.

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Four Communication Styles

This resource covers the four communication styles and includes an example scenario with how each communication style would respond to a difficult situation.

Franklin 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 Franklin County.

Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA

Many people with disabilities use a service animal in order to fully participate in everyday life

Friends Versus Paid Support Staff – Social Story

This social story explains the differences between a friend and someone who is paid support staff.