Resources

Staying Physically Healthy

This resource provides tips for individuals with autism on how to maintain their physical health and wellbeing.

Steps to Joining a Group

This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals with finding a group to talk with and joining them.

Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Stress, anxiety, and depression are common challenges that many people face. It is important to recognize these challenges in individuals that your support - though the expressions and triggers may vary depending on the situation.

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Students with Autism: Online Resources & Support

This website, part of the Student Training & Education in Public Service (STEPS) website, provides information and resources on education. This guide was developed by an individual with autism.

Sullivan 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 Sullivan County.

Summer Camp Resource Collection

Finding a summer camp can be difficult. Check out the following online camp finders to help you in finding the best fit for your family. Utilize the filter option on each site to help narrow down what you are looking for. The camps listed on these sites are not promoted by ASERT. Make sure to reach out directly to the camp organization if you have questions.

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Support for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) Community Resource Collection

This resource collection is designed to help you learn about the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) community. It explains how to identify autism in this group, it emphasizes the importance of alternative communication styles, and provides examples on how to create a personal sign language dictionary.

Support Group Map

This resource provides a listing of known support groups across the state. Groups are organized by county, and cover groups for parents/caregivers, individuals, and family members.

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Support Groups in Every Community Panel

This video is the recording of ASERT's Autism Awareness Month Panel: Support Groups in Every Community.

Support Professional Resources

This is a collection of resources from various sources for autism support professionals. Topics range from general autism information to mental health, relationships, daily life, rapport building, goal setting, safety and crisis management, professionalism, service navigation, and more.

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Support Strategies for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing and Autistic Community

Autistic individuals who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing will face unique challenges. This resource lists three areas to focus on while supporting a person in this community.

Supporting Individuals in Using AI Chatbots: For Caregivers

This resource is for anyone supporting an individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who wants to interact with an AI chatbot

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 Siblings of Autistic Individuals

An autism diagnosis can have wide ranging impacts on families, including siblings. This resource includes considerations for supporting the emotional, social, physical, and psychological needs of your typically developing child.