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
Out-of-Sync Woman
Awkward Parental Interaction
Out of Sync Woman discusses how it can be hard to find a balance for your parents expressing pride in your accomplishments whilst also recognizing that you're an adult
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Communicating with Me
Out of Sync Woman reflects on what she has done to better her communication skills and what she wishes people knew when communicating with her
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Focusing on the Present
Out of Sync Woman talks about how it is important to slow down once in a while and enjoy what the present has to offer
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Courage to Change
Out of Sync Woman talks about how it takes courage to make important changes in one's life and how it can be more difficult or uncomfortable than just accepting things as they are.
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Before the Election
Out of Sync takes about her anxiety regarding the election and how she is coping with the uncertainty
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Carefully Letting Go of Anger
Out of Sync Woman discusses what she has done to let go of feelings of anger and resentment.
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From Waiting to Future Goals
Out of Sync Woman discusses how she plans to take the action steps to achieve her goals and why it is important to take this step instead of just waiting and thinking about them.
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Testing the Waters Online
Out of Sync Woman discusses her increased usage of the internet due to the Coronavirus and how she thinks it is like an ocean - there are benefits but it is also risky.
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Not Rushing to Fix It
Out of Sync Woman discusses how taking on and trying to solve problems for others can have positives and negatives. Now, she is trying to find a balance of being helpful whilst not taking them on herself.
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Envy and Jealousy
Out of Sync Woman discusses how envy and jealousy are killers of happiness and how she tries to overcome these negative emotions
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Growth and Goals
Out of Sync Woman talks about how planning has helped her achieve her goals - big or small - despite difficulties and how there is always room to grow
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Room to Grow
Out of Sync Woman talks about how throughout her life, she has had to put time and effort into doing things that were more difficult for her and how she has learned from mistakes she has made
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Taking a Risk By Speaking Up
Out of Sync Woman talks about how it can be important, yet challenging, to speak up against people that you are close with. In her case, she spoke up against visiting family during the pandemic.
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Not Okay, What’s Next
Out of Sync Woman discusses the importance of having a good support system to reach out to when things are getting tough and how to effectively communicate your feelings
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Voting By Mail
Out of Sync Woman talks about the importance of voting and why she is going to vote by mail this election
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