Resources

Trauma-Informed and Resilience-Informed

This resources provides information about what it means to be "Trauma-Informed" and how that can influence how to interact with individuals in a caring compassionate way.

Understanding Anesthesia Social Story

This resource provides information on what to expect when you are going under anesthetic.

Understanding Autism Evaluations

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for parents and families on the process of getting an autism evaluation, how to read and understand the evaluation report, as well as common assessment tools that may be included in the evaluation.

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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: For Emergency Personnel

This resource was developed for emergency medical personnel to better understand individuals with autism and the additional supports they may need in emergency medical situations.

Understanding Credit Cards

A credit card is a way to pay for things by borrowing money from a credit card company. It is a way to buy something now, but pay for it later.

Understanding Low Self-Esteem in Autistic Individuals (From a Clinician’s Perspective)

This resource explains reasons why individuals with autism commonly have low self-esteem and offers some behavioral and cognitive recommendations to improve self-esteem.

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Understanding Non-Binary

This resource includes information on non-binary individuals, pronouns, sex and gender, and ways to be supportive of all individuals.

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Understanding the “T” in LGBTQIA+: Transgender

This resource provides information on what it means to be transgender and how to support people who are.

Union 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 Union County.

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation

Helping fill the gap between what medical services/items a child needs and what their commercial health benefit plan will pay for.

United Way 2-1-1 Information and Referral Service

United Way’s 2-1-1 provides FREE and confidential information and referral. 2-1-1 is there to help with basic needs such as food, housing, and health care. It also can help in areas such as employment, psychological health, and more. 2-1-1 is available 24/7 through their phone service and website.

United Way of Bucks County

Improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.

Urinalysis Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT provides a visual explanation of what to expect if you have to give a urine sample as part of being on probation or parole. This resource is part of the larger collection of resources about the Justice System.

Using Vision Boards to Find Community Supports

This resource from ASERT provides information for direct support staff on using vision boards to find supports within a community such as meet-up groups and activities.

Using Visual Schedules Social Story

This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about using visual schedules to help plan activities and develop a routine.

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