Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Future Planning
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information on direct support staff on how they can support individuals with autism to plan for their futures.
Read moreGastroenterology and Autism Spectrum Disorder
From parent report, there is a preponderance of gastroenterological problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Read moreGesturing: Social Story
This resource visually explains Gesturing, which is using movements to help improve mood.
Read moreGet S.A.F.E and be S.O.U.N.D
This resource developed by ASERT for parents and caregivers provides tips and suggestions for managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreGetting a Cast Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a cast and what happens when it is removed.
Read moreGetting a Haircut
This resource provides information about what its like to get a haircut at a salon.
Read moreGetting a Renal (Belly) Ultrasound Social Story
This resource provides information about what it is like to have a renal, or belly, ultrasound in a medical clinic.
Read moreGetting an IV Social Story
Graphic that explains what to expect when you need to get an IV placed in your arm.
Read moreGetting an MRI Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect when you get an MRI scan.
Read moreGetting an X-ray Social Story
This resource explains what to expect when you get an X-ray.
Read moreGetting Anesthesia Social Story
This resource provides information on what happens when you get anesthetic during surgery.
Read moreGetting Blood Drawn Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a blood draw.
Read moreGetting Medical Assistance for a Child with a Disability Guide
Available publications (in pdf format) concerning Medicaid and Children are listed below. Also included are useful links to sites with content related to this topic.
Read moreGetting Tested for COVID-19 Social Story
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides a visual guide for what to expect if someone needs to be tested for COVID-19. An animated version is also available.
Read moreGoing Grocery Shopping Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT explains what to do when going grocery shopping.
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