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
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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Mental Health
Out of Sync Woman discusses her mental health journey, and what helped her better her mental health
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Driver’s Story
Khylil talks about how he learned the rules of the road and how he got his driver's license
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Taking Pride In Myself – A Tale of Coming Out
For pride month, Ziggie reflects on how he came to terms with his sexuality and how he takes pride in himself year-round
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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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My Kindle Experience
Ziggie talks about how getting a Kindle has reignited his love of reading
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Sensory Processing System Overload
Out of Sync Woman discusses how her sensory system can make certain situations and environments more difficult
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Self Wellness: What Does it Mean Now?
Khylil discusses his journey of self-wellness through experiences he has had and what he has done for his mental health in these situations
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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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Cheering from the Sidelines
Sarah discusses her mentality of supporting friends and family in their activities while finding her own accommodations
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Being in the Moment
Out of Sync Woman discusses the importance of practicing mindfulness in everyday life
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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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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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Alcohol
Out of Sync Woman discusses why she tends to avoid alcohol, though she is of legal age, and her own guidelines for when she does have a drink
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Man’s Best Friend
Sarah held an interview with service dog owners Joel and Paige about how their dogs Blanche and Carolina were trained and how they can help people on the spectrum
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