Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Blogs
Pandemic Aggression
Ziggie discusses how wearing his mask in public led to an encounter with an angry man
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Allyship and Counterspaces
Dmitri talks about their work on the Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Committee, and discusses how to be a good ally
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Practicing Communication
Out of Sync Woman talks about practicing communication skills - talking, writing, and listening - has helped her, and how it is important to keep practicing and learning
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Feeling Unheard
Out of Sync Woman discusses how she sometimes feels unheard and what she is trying to do to move forward
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Positive Solutions – Supporting My Family Through a Pandemic
Ziggie explains how he supported his family during the pandemic, how he explained COVID-19 to them, and how things are looking up for them after being vaccinated
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Feeling More Stuck at Home than Last Year
Miriam talks about how they still felt isolated at home even though they were vaccinated
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Communication in the Workplace
Dmitri talks about how open communication with their boss and collaborating with their colleagues have helped them have a more fulfilling work experience
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The Awkwardness Masks Now Carry
Miriam discusses their feelings regarding the end of mask mandates
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Getting the Vaccine
Out of Sync Woman talks about getting the COVID-19 vaccine and how it was beneficial for her
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Responsibility
As she has gotten older, Sarah has received more responsibilities. She discusses how she handles them and what it means to her
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Welcome Back to Public Transportation
Dmitri discusses returning to public transportation as things begin opening back up and how they cope with public transportation
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Mental Health
Out of Sync Woman discusses her mental health journey, and what helped her better her mental health
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Driver’s Story
Khylil talks about how he learned the rules of the road and how he got his driver's license
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Taking Pride In Myself – A Tale of Coming Out
For pride month, Ziggie reflects on how he came to terms with his sexuality and how he takes pride in himself year-round
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Ways Finding a Job Could Be Easier
Miriam discusses their difficulties in finding a job that will fit their needs
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