Resources

Supporting New Habits

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for direct support staff and others working with individuals who have autism on how to help teach new skills and support new habits.

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Supporting Safe Behavior

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for direct support staff on how to support individuals with autism who may engage in challenging behavior and ways that support staff can help keep everyone safe.

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Supporting Someone with Autism Through Grief and Loss: A resource for families, caregivers, and professionals

This resource provides information for families, caregivers, and professionals, to better support someone with autism through grief and loss.

Supportive Technology

There are many different terms that are used when talking about assistive technology which can make it confusing to tell the difference between different services and supports. This guide provides an overview of some common terms and examples related to assistive technology.

Supports Coordination Organizations

This resource provides an overview of what Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO's) are, the services they provide and what organizations are available by county across Pennsylvania.

Surgeon General’s Report

A report from the Surgeon General on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. This report offers hope, resources for communities, and practical solutions.

Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna County.

Taking My Medicine Social Story

This resource provides information about the importance of taking your medications and some things to think about when you take it.

Teachers’ Desk Reference: Preparing for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team Meeting

Teachers are integral members of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and may be responsible to lead activities related to planning and gathering information for the IEP meeting. This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information to assist teachers in following established timelines and procedures. This publication also offers tips to help teachers organize preparation tasks that result in sound IEPs that meet state and federal regulations. This resource is available on the website of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN).

Teaching Children with Autism To Attend Religious Services (ASAT)

Hopefully, these guidelines will help you achieve a positive experience in promoting success for teaching an individual with autism to attend a religious service.

Teaching New Skills

These resources provide tips and guidance for parents on teaching new skills to individuals with autism and/or intellectual disabilities.

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Teaching Students with Autism: Guide for Educators

This resource, developed by the National Education Association (NEA), provides a brief summary of how K-12 educators might think differently about students with autism, capitalize on their strengths, provide supports to address their challenges, and facilitate positive social relationships among students with and without autism.

Tech Tool Box

This Tech ToolBox comes with nearly 500 technologies and applications aimed to assist the I/DD community in living to their fullest potential.

Technology Assisted Children’s Home Program (TACHP)

The Technology Assisted Children’s Home Program (TACHP) provides advocacy, resources, and support for families who have children at home and use any sort of machine to replace a vital organ.

Technology for Our Whole Lives (TechOWL)

Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology, or "PIAT" has many innovative assistive technology programs and projects, including Technology for Our Whole Lives - also referred to as TechOWL.