Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
The resource will provide families with information on IBHS and an explanation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services.
Read moreInteracting with Patients who have ASD
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) describes a neurological disorder that affects social interactions, communication, and other behaviors. Patients with autism may require accommodations during appointments. They may also react differently to treatment than patients without an autism diagnosis. The following tips will help you effectively serve patients with ASD.
Read moreInteractive Autism Network
The Interactive Autism Network (IAN) is a partnership with the Kennedy Krieger Institute and this website provides a variety of resources and information related to autism in adulthood.
Read moreIntroduction to Resilience Self Advocates
This resource explains what Resilience is and why it is important. It is written for self-advocates wish to work on improving their emotional health.
Read moreIntroduction to Resilience Skills
Project Reassure Direct Support Professionals. Staying in the Resilient Zone or “OK” Zone helps the person you support to keep working on their goals.
Read moreIs it Autism and If So, What Next?
This guide from Autism Speaks provides an overview of autism and helps clarify whether you should seek out an evaluation by a professional.
Read moreIsolation Social Story
This social story provides a visual explanation of what it means to be in isolation if someone has an illness that could be passed to another person. An animated version is also available.
Read moreJFCS Housing
JFCS is a comprehensive agency serving individuals, children and seniors through all phases of the life cycle.
Read moreJudge’s Guide to Autism
The Judge's Guide to Autism is intended to serve as a resource for judges involved with criminal justice/autism initiatives in their communities.
Read moreJump-Starting Community Inclusion
This toolkit contains sixty-six practical first steps that community mental health providers can take to more effectively support their service recipients’ participation in everyday community life.
Read moreJury Duty, Parts 1-3 Social Stories
These social stories explain what it is like to get summoned and selected for jury duty, as well as what happens in court after being selected.
Read moreJustice Resource Collection
This is a collection of resources on the topic of the justice system for justice system professionals and individuals with autism. Topics range from the law to court appearances, interacting with police, and more.
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Kennedy Krieger STAR Trainings
Serving children, families and professionals in the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) community.
Read moreKey Transition Resources
This list is an overview of some of the transition resources that ASERT references most frequently.
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