Resources

What Parents and Caregivers Can Ask and Do to Help Children Thrive at School

This tool from the US Department of Education provides parents and caregivers with a set of questions to ask and important issues to consider when approaching their child’s teachers, principals, and counselors about his or her development.

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What Teens Need to Know if They are Questioned by the Police

These tips from the PACER Center provide a brief summary of information for parents of children or teens with disabilities at risk for arrest by police at school or in the community.

What to Consider When Looking for a Qualified ABA Provider

This website, from the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at Indiana University, provides information and resources for parents on what to look for when choosing a qualified Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider.

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What to Do if You Get Pulled Over

This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals know what to do if they get pulled over by the police.

What to do if your SSI benefits were cut off when you turned 18

When you turn 18, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews your case to see if you still meet the requirements to receive SSI. The rules change when you turn 18, and some people lose their benefits.

What to Expect from Free Legal Services

This information sheet from ASERT explains what to expect from free legal services as well as information on law firms and agencies across the state that provide free services.

What to Know About Bank Accounts

Bank accounts help individuals save money and pay for goods and services. Having and managing a bank account is an important step to becoming more independent. This information sheet provides general tips and information about bank accounts.

What to Know Before Registering for Summer Camp

Choosing a summer camp can feel overwhelming, especially if you are looking for one that can support an autistic camper. There are camps focused on many different areas of interest with different levels of structure and environments – and not every camp is a good fit for every child. The tips in this resource can help you find a camp that will work for you and your child’s needs.

When I’m In The Low Zone: Social Story

This social story provides information about how to recognize when you are feeling down and recommendations about what you can do to feel better.

When Someone You Love Dies: A resource for self-advocates

This resource is for self-advocates to help them cope when someone they love dies. This will help them better understand grief and loss.

When to Call 911 – Parts 1 & 2 Social Story

These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of determining when to call 911, for individuals with autism.

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Why Having Autism Might Make Social Events More Difficult

This resource provides information for individuals with autism about reasons why having autism can make attending social events a more difficult experience.

Why is Resilience Important?

Project Reassure Direct Support Professionals. Resilience allows individuals to be flexible when something happens. They can think about what happened to them and learn to how to change, respond, and heal.

Wildfires Social Story

This resources provides information about Wildfires, how to prevent and deal with them.

Work Ready Philadelphia

WorkReady Philadelphia is a collection of programs designed to help the young people of Philadelphia find valuable work experience and opportunities that will help them now and in the future.