Resources

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.

Video: All About Your Child

This presentation for families and caregivers provides suggestions on preparing for emergency care for their child.

Video: Compassion Fatigue

This video provides an overview of what compassion fatigue is, how to recognize it, and ways to manage.

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Video: Emotional Dysregulation

This video provides information for provider staff on how to support individuals who may be having trouble managing their emotions.

Video: Sleep Hygiene

This presentation provides information about sleep hygiene, the importance of sleep, and tips for developing good nighttime sleep habits.

Visiting a Retirement Community Social Story

Sometimes when people get older they need extra help and might need to live in a retirement community. This social story prepares an individual for what it might be like to visit such a place.

Visiting a YMCA Social Story

YMCAs are local community centers that offer exercise classes, a swimming pool, a gym, and other activities to its members. This social story explains what it's like to visit one of these centers.

Visual Schedule Resource Collection

This collection of resources includes information about visual schedules and using visual schedules for individuals with autism. These resources have information for individuals with autism, their families, providers, and the community.

Volunteering

This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals figure out what they'd like to volunteer for, where to find volunteering opportunities, and who to volunteer for.

VolunteerMatch.org

VolunteerMatch is the largest network in the nonprofit world, with the most volunteers, nonprofits, and opportunities to make a difference.

Voting in the 2024 Election: A Social Story

This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities about what to expect during the voting process for the 2024 Elections.

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