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
Dmitri
(Un)intentional Autistic Representation in Media: How I See It
Dmitri discusses how powerful it can be to relate to a character in a TV show or movie - even if they are not confirmed to have autism
Read more
Job Hunting on the Spectrum: Part 2
Dmitri discusses their experience working and getting hired at retail stores on the spectrum
Read more
Job Hunting on the Spectrum
Dmitri talks about their anxiety involving job hunting and how they prepared for interviews
Read more
The Holiday’s, Baking, and Connections
Dmitri talks about how baking got them into the holiday spirit, brought back happy memories, and helped them feel connected to their culture and family
Read more
Motivation (or Lack Thereof)
Dmitri talks about how they have been experiencing a lack of motivation towards the end of the semester and affirms that it is normal for that to happen
Read more
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.
Read more
The Virtual World and Family
Dmitri talks about how the Coronavirus and associated quarantine has led to increased conversations between their family.
Read more
Neurodivergent Couples
Dmitri talks about being a neurodivergent relationship with their partner and ways that it may differ from neurotypical peers in a relationship and what it means to be in a relationship.
Read more
How to Travel and Visit Family during a Pandemic: Mental Health Edition
Dmitri discusses how traveling during the pandemic can cause a certain level of anxiety and discusses how they keep mentally well when visiting their family
Read more
How to Travel and Visit Family during a Pandemic: Physical Health Edition
Dmitri takes about their experience traveling during the pandemic and provides insight on how to do it safely.
Read more
Pride Month and Protest with Self Love
Dmitri talks about the importance of self-care during moments of turmoil. They also discuss the history of Pride Month, how it began with the Stonewall Riots, and how it relates to current protests.
Read more
Idle Hands and Fidgets
Dmitri talks about finding a fidget toy best suitable for them and how it has helped them in a classroom environment as well as an online learning environment.
Read more
Art and Expression in Times of Stress
Dmitri talks about how a tool they have used during stressful times, vent art, can be a good coping mechanism for others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more
Introducing Dmitri!
In their first blog, Dmitri introduces themselves, discusses their interests, and how before their diagnosis, they didn't fully understand the Autism Spectrum.
Read more