Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Stand Up Against Stressors
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information and tips for dealing with stress.
Read moreStaying Mentally Healthy
This resource provides tips for individuals with autism on how to maintain their mental health and wellbeing.
Read moreStaying Physically Healthy
This resource provides tips for individuals with autism on how to maintain their physical health and wellbeing.
Read moreSteps to Joining a Group
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals with finding a group to talk with and joining them.
Read moreStress, Anxiety and Depression
Stress, anxiety, and depression are common challenges that many people face. It is important to recognize these challenges in individuals that your support - though the expressions and triggers may vary depending on the situation.
Read moreSupport for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) Community Resource Collection
This resource collection is designed to help you learn about the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) community. It explains how to identify autism in this group, it emphasizes the importance of alternative communication styles, and provides examples on how to create a personal sign language dictionary.
Read moreSupport Professional Resources
This is a collection of resources from various sources for autism support professionals. Topics range from general autism information to mental health, relationships, daily life, rapport building, goal setting, safety and crisis management, professionalism, service navigation, and more.
Read moreSupport Strategies for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing and Autistic Community
Autistic individuals who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing will face unique challenges. This resource lists three areas to focus on while supporting a person in this community.
Read moreSupporting Individuals in Using AI Chatbots: For Caregivers
This resource is for anyone supporting an individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who wants to interact with an AI chatbot
Read moreSupporting New Habits
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for direct support staff and others working with individuals who have autism on how to help teach new skills and support new habits.
Read moreSupporting Safe Behavior
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for direct support staff on how to support individuals with autism who may engage in challenging behavior and ways that support staff can help keep everyone safe.
Read moreSupporting Someone with Autism Through Grief and Loss: A resource for families, caregivers, and professionals
This resource provides information for families, caregivers, and professionals, to better support someone with autism through grief and loss.
Read moreSupportive Technology
There are many different terms that are used when talking about assistive technology which can make it confusing to tell the difference between different services and supports. This guide provides an overview of some common terms and examples related to assistive technology.
Read moreSurgeon General’s Report
A report from the Surgeon General on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. This report offers hope, resources for communities, and practical solutions.
Read moreTaking a Shower Social Story
This resource provides information about how to take a shower safely and effectively.
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