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
Topic of Change – Impact of 2021
Khylil talks about physical and mental changes he made in 2021 and how they made him a more well-rounded person
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Celebrating Christmas & New Year’s Together
Ziggie expressed gratitude that he and his family could find ways to safely gather for the holidays this year while still being mindful of Covid
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It’s All In The Details
Sarah talks about how she has started to watch crime shows and how the investigators in the shows are good at picking up details
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Social Stress During the Holidays
Out of Sync Woman talks about how she has to have boundaries during social interactions and how difficult it can be sometimes to socialize
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First Family Thanksgiving in Two Years
Ziggie shares that he was able to have a family get together after 2 years and how grateful he was to catch up with family members
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Feeling Stuck at Home
Miriam reflects on the precautions they have been taking by staying home due to the pandemic
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Gratitude for My Supports Team
Out of Sync Woman expresses her gratitude for her Supports Team in this blog as they help her live a more independent life
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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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How The Horror Film Carrie Teaches Us All To Be More Empathic To Targets Of Bullying
Ziggie talks about how the film Carrie isn't just a horror film, but a story about bullying and empathy
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New Job, New Goals
Sarah talks about her new job and how she is saving up some of the extra money she is making
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Emotional Savvy
Out of Sync acknowledges the difficulty that she and society have with acknowledging more difficult emotions, such as grief
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Inner Self Talk
Out of Sync Woman talks about how inner self-talk can help in hard situations
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Screaming to be Heard
Out of Sync Woman talks about how it can be easier to scream or lose your temper when people aren't hearing you
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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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Deconstructing Small Talk – Phatic Communication
Ziggie talks about how though small talk is part of everyday life, it can be challenging and confusing
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