Resources

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.

Unspoken Workplace Norms/Nuances

Workplaces norms and nuances, like unspoken rules, cultural behaviors, and communication cues can be difficult to understand. They can change at different workplaces, but this resource was designed an autistic self-advocate to help you understand some of the ones that apply to any workplace.

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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Variety Children’s Charity Grants

These grants are meant to provide resources individuals who have disabilities or who are disadvantaged (or both) to empower them live, laugh, and learn.

Venango 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 Venango County.

Video Resume How-to Resources

This resource provides tips on creating a successful video resume.