Resources

Resilient Zone: Social Story

This resource visually explains the concept of the Resilient Zone and managing emotions.

Resource Guide for Charter Schools and Cyber Charter Schools

This guide from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) is intended as one resource for charter schools and cyber charter schools in meeting the requirements of IDEA and Chapter 711 for school-age students.

Resources for a Newly Diagnosed Individual

This collection of resources is designed to help families who have a family member who was recently diagnosed with autism.

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Resources for Learning About Sexuality

Resources for parents, family members, caregivers, and people with disabilities on the subject of sexuality.

Resourcing: Social Story

This social story explains the concept of Resourcing to use people, places, things, and ideas to feel better.

Respite Care

This information sheet provides families information about what respite care is, important questions to ask potential respite care providers, and how to go about finding respite care.

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Respite Care in Philadelphia

A grant of up to $300 per eligible child can be used by the parent/guardian to select their own Respite Provider. Families may use up to 3 grants per eligible child.

Respite Care Locator

Need help finding respite services in your area? This resource can help!

Responding To Suicidal Statements

This information sheet was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative and provides warning signs and tips to help individuals respond to suicidal statements.

Responses to Grief

This resource provides information for parents/caregivers on how to support individuals with autism and/or intellectual disabilities who may be experiencing grief.

Riding the School Bus Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT, provides a visual explanation of what expect when riding the bus to school.

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Risk Identification and Reporting

Individuals with autism, like other individuals with disabilities, may be considered a “vulnerable” population. Identifying when someone you support is engaging in behavior that puts him or her at risk is critical to your support role.

Romance 101: Dating for Adults with Autism

This resource, part of the CAR Autism Roadmap developed by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, provides information for individuals with autism about dating, including where to meet people, how to handle rejection, autism-specific concerns, safety, and marriage.

Romantic Scams Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT warns of romance scammers and gives safety tips.

Rules of Probation

Adults with autism who are placed on probation supervision may have a difficult time understanding the rules (conditions) of probation, especially if the rules are vague. This social story will help explain the rules of probation, the role of the probation officer, and what may happen if a rule is broken.

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