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
Moving Boundaries and Limitations
Out of Sync Woman discusses how fear and anxiety, even if it is not her own, can make it difficult to move forward
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Pursuing Higher Education in 2021
Ziggie discusses how he made his plan to pursue a degree in higher education in a field that he is passionate about.
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Understanding Through Context
Out of Sync Woman discusses how she struggles with not always understanding what is going on around her - comparing her experiences to watching a movie on low volume.
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Music
Sarah talks about her love of music and how it is has helped her regulate her emotions
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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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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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Importance of Socializing
Out of Sync Womans discusses the importance of utilizing social interaction and what she does to improve her social skills
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Emotional Night
Out of Sync Woman talks about how it easy to get swept up in feelings of anger and how it is best to take action once you have time to rationalize your feelings
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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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Introductions are Strange Things
Daniel Bullock, a new blogger, introduces himself and reflects on how he has gotten to where he is today
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The Butterfly Effect
Sarah talks about how a small thing, in her case a sprained ankle, can have a large effect on other things in someone's life
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Anger and Harder Thoughts
Out of Sync Woman talks about how she experiences feelings of anger as well as other difficult emotions and thoughts.
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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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My Roommate, My Cat
Out of Sync Woman talks about her "furry" roommate, her cat, and how he has been helpful in her day-to-day life.
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Sensory Friendly Skincare
Ziggie provides some tips on sensory-friendly skincare and what he has learned over the years.
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