Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Isolation Social Story
This social story provides a visual explanation of what it means to be in isolation if someone has the coronavirus, or COVID-19. 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 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.
Read moreL.E.A.N. On Us First Responder Pocket Card
Created by L.E.A.N. On Us for use by first responders, these pocket cards list the top ten characteristics of an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder for quick identification.
Read moreLancaster and Lebanon Transition Coordinating Council
Transition Coordinating Council (TCC) is a network of parents, consumers, educators, and community service providers helping students with special needs in their transition from school to adult life. Its mission is to promote effective transition planning for students with disabilities from school to adult life.
Read moreLaundry and Sensory Issues
Doing laundry is necessary, but can be a sensory overload for individuals with autism. This resource provides helpful tips for completing laundry for individuals with autism.
Read moreLEAP After-School Program
The Literacy Enrichment After-school Program (LEAP) provides homework assistance, computer literacy, and library skills for students in grades K–12, and daily literacy enrichment activities for elementary school students.
Read moreLeaving the Pediatrician
Although many teens with autism receive help with the transition to adult services, very few are prepared for another vital transition, that from pediatric doctors to providers who treat adults.
Read moreLegal Clinic for the Disabled
The Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD) provides free legal services to low-income people with physical disabilities in the Greater Philadelphia area. We help our clients overcome obstacles that might otherwise compromise their health, independence or quality of life.
Read moreLGBTQI Resource Page
This collection of resources focuses on different topics related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex individuals. Some of these resources were developed for ASERT by autistic individuals who are part of the LGBTQI community, while others are resources from outside organizations. There are resources for individuals with autism, parents, families, health care providers and policy makers.
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