Resources

How to Format a Professional Email

Advice and examples of how to format a professional and personal email.

How to Get a Reasonable Accommodation on the Job

The ADA requires employers to provide a reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

How to Join a Group Social Story

This social story developed by ASERT explains how to join a group of people.

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How to Register to Vote

This resource provides a a step-by step guide for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities on how to register to vote.

How to Support Autistic Guests Visiting National Parks

Our National Parks are as diverse and unique as the people who come to visit them. Regardless of which National Park guests are visiting, the goal is to have all guests enjoy the beauty and wonder of the park in a safe, inclusive environment. This resource was created with support and reviewed by individuals on the spectrum.

How to Use the ASERT Website

This collection of resources include social stories and short videos on how to get the most out of the ASERT website and eLearning platform.

Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County.

ICAN PLAY Leisure Manual

Going through this manual, the reader is given an opportunity to consider their personal leisure interests and take the first step towards having an active leisure lifestyle, ultimately leading to an overall improved quality of life.

iCan Shine Programs

Movement and Play are the basis for all iCan Shine programs. Each program provides success through experience.

Identifying Autism in the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Community

There are higher rates of autism among deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) people than hearing people. In addition, about half of autistic people having hearing differences. However, it can be hard to diagnose autism in the D/HH population.

Identifying Strengths and Supporting Needs

This resource developed for direct support staff, provides information on how to identify strengths of the individuals you support as well as how to support their needs.

Identity, Sexuality, and Interpersonal Relationships

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for direct support staff on how to support individuals with autism around the topics of sexuality, gender identity, and interpersonal relationships.

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IEP Tip Sheets

This resource includes Individual Education Plan tip sheets for families for several languages.

If Your Child Has Seizures

This guide, prepared by Johns Hopkins Medicine and Kennedy Krieger Institute, is for the parents, families, and caregivers of newly diagnosed children with epilepsy or a seizure disorder.

Impact of Autism on Siblings

Having a sibling with autism can both positively and negatively impact a person's development, interactions with their autistic sibling, interactions with others, experiences with coping and their overall health. This resource will look at each of these impacts