Resources

Public Transportation Social Stories

This is a collection of social stories that explain how to use different types of public transportation that were created by ASERT.

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Questions to Ask if an Individual with Autism is Missing

A resource when dealing with a situation involving a missing individual. These questions are listed below as well as being available to download under the general information section. The resource is available for download as a trifold wallet card for emergency responders and justice professionals, or printout for parents to share with first responders. Content is available in multiple languages.

Questions to Ask Yourself After Attending A New Social Event/Activity

This resource provides individuals with autism with a list of questions to consider after attending a social event to decide if it was a good fit.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Meeting Others

This resource provides information for individuals with autism on how to plan for a social event by asking themselves thoughtful questions.

Questions to Think About Before Attending Social Events and Meeting New People

This resource provides information for individuals with autism on how to plan for attending a social event.

Quick Facts for EMS

Gain a working knowledge of autism, and the wide variety of behaviors people with autism can exhibit in emergency situations.

Reasons Individuals Seek Emergency Care

This resource was developed for healthcare professionals in order to provide them with information about some of the common reasons individuals with autism may seek emergency care.

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Recognizing and Managing a Mental Health Crisis: Direct Support Professionals

Project Reassure Direct Support Professionals. What should you do if a person you support is having a mental health crisis? This article discusses some ways of preventing and dealing with a mental health crisis.

Recognizing and Managing Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal part of life that keeps us safe and alerts us to danger. Having some anxiety is normal, but too much anxiety can be bad, especially when it becomes overwhelming or interferes with day-to-day living. These information sheets provide suggestions and tips to help people recognize and manage anxiety.

Regulating Sleep

This article from the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) provides tips on how to regulate sleep in children with autism.

Relating Personally and Professionally

The work of a direct support professional is very important. However, the professional must keep in mind the importance of balancing things, such as how much assistance you offer versus how much you can foster independence, when working with someone with autism.

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Relationships, Puberty and Sexual Health (2013)

Puberty, relationships, and sexual health are confusing topics to navigate. This resource offers approaches to these topics for youth on the spectrum.

Relaxation Technique Social Stories

This collection of social stories developed by ASERT provides instructions and visuals on how to use relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, deep breathing, and grounding.

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Removing Personal Judgement

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information and suggestions for direct support staff on how they can work to remove their own personal thoughts and judgements when working with individuals with autism.

Request Justice Training

A form to request Justice Training from ASERT.