Resources

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.

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 a Shower Social Story

This resource provides information about how to take a shower safely and effectively.