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
Miriam
Feeling Stuck at Home
Miriam reflects on the precautions they have been taking by staying home due to the pandemic
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Feeling Like I Have Nothing to Write About
Miriam talks about how they have felt like they have nothing to write about, how they handled creative slumps in the past, and their worries of publishing their work online
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Shopping for a Bed
Miriam discusses the process of buying a bed and the difficulties they encountered doing so
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We Still Need Retail Stores
Miriam discusses the value that retail stores, movie theaters, malls, and restaurants provide to people
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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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The Awkwardness Masks Now Carry
Miriam discusses their feelings regarding the end of mask mandates
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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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Philadelphia Needs Better Transportation Options
As a Philadelphia native, Miriam talks about the different forms of transportation available in the city and what works best for them
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Representation: Major Plot Point vs Casual Mention
Miriam discusses how it can be beneficial to see LGBTQ representation in media - whether it be a major plotline or a casual mention
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Digital vs. Printed Books: The Questions You Should Be Asking
Miriam discusses the pros and cons of digital and physical copies of books and textbooks
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The Unexpected
Miriam talks about how life during the pandemic has brought about expected and unexpected changes in day-to-day life
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Decluttering is Not Enough
Miriam discusses the pros and cons that came with decluttering their room and home
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Feeling Stuck at Home
Miriam discusses how it can be mentally challenging to continue to follow COVID-19 protocols but how it is necessary to keep themselves and those around them safe
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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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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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