Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has put together some resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current Coronavirus outbreak.
Blogs
Thanksgiving
Out of Sync Woman talks about how Thanksgiving will be different this year due to the pandemic
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Before and After Diagnosis
Miriam talks about how their Autism Diagnosis led them to understand themselves better and how they faced stigmatization from neurotypical peers.
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Running on Empty
Out of Sync Woman notes that big and fun events can be emotionally draining. She talks about what she does to care for her mental health during emotionally draining times
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Awkward Parental Interaction
Out of Sync Woman discusses how it can be hard to find a balance for your parents expressing pride in your accomplishments whilst also recognizing that you're an adult
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Communicating with Me
Out of Sync Woman reflects on what she has done to better her communication skills and what she wishes people knew when communicating with her
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Focusing on the Present
Out of Sync Woman talks about how it is important to slow down once in a while and enjoy what the present has to offer
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Hobbies, Self Care, and Organization
Dmitri talks about how they have been handling the stress due to school and COVID-19 with organizational practices, prioritizing self-care, and making time for hobbies.
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Voting Rights and Women’s Suffrage – How African American Women Revolutionized The Fight For Representation.
Ziggie discusses the influence that African American Suffragettes had on Voting Rights and the history of Voting Rights
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Courage to Change
Out of Sync Woman talks about how it takes courage to make important changes in one's life and how it can be more difficult or uncomfortable than just accepting things as they are.
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Why I Love Halloween
Miriam discusses how Halloween was meaningful to them as a child and how it has continued to be meaningful for them as an adult
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Before the Election
Out of Sync takes about her anxiety regarding the election and how she is coping with the uncertainty
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The Virtual World and Family
Dmitri talks about how the Coronavirus and associated quarantine has led to increased conversations between their family.
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Carefully Letting Go of Anger
Out of Sync Woman discusses what she has done to let go of feelings of anger and resentment.
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The Virtual World: How It’s Helped, And How It Could Be Better
Ziggie talks about how the internet has helped him adjust to life during the pandemic and how this adjustment may be harder for some
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From Waiting to Future Goals
Out of Sync Woman discusses how she plans to take the action steps to achieve her goals and why it is important to take this step instead of just waiting and thinking about them.
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