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
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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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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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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Shifting Towards a New Normal
Dmitri talks about how they are feeling about returning to in-person activities and reflects on how they made adjustments to their routine during COVID
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Journaling and Time Management
Dmitri talks about how helpful journaling has been for them, and how they reincorporated into their schedule in the start of 2021
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(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
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Job Hunting on the Spectrum: Part 2
Dmitri discusses their experience working and getting hired at retail stores on the spectrum
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Job Hunting on the Spectrum
Dmitri talks about their anxiety involving job hunting and how they prepared for interviews
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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
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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
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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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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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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.
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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
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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.
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