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This collection of resources offers guidance on the social skills young adults with autism need to have in order to connect with friends, family, coworkers and partners.
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How to Find Someone to Date
When you want to start dating, it can be difficult to know exactly where to find people to date. This resource shares tips and ideas on the most common places to find someone to date.
Read moreHow to Join a Group Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT explains how to join a group of people.
Read moreHow to Support Autistic Guests Visiting National Parks
Our National Parks are as diverse and unique as the people who come to visit them. Regardless of which National Park guests are visiting, the goal is to have all guests enjoy the beauty and wonder of the park in a safe, inclusive environment. This resource was created with support and reviewed by individuals on the spectrum.
Read moreICAN PLAY Leisure Manual
Going through this manual, the reader is given an opportunity to consider their personal leisure interests and take the first step towards having an active leisure lifestyle, ultimately leading to an overall improved quality of life.
Read moreiCan Shine Programs
Movement and Play are the basis for all iCan Shine programs. Each program provides success through experience.
Read moreIdentity, Sexuality, and Interpersonal Relationships
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for direct support staff on how to support individuals with autism around the topics of sexuality, gender identity, and interpersonal relationships.
Read moreIncluding People with Disabilities in Your Political Campaign
This guide is a basic resource that campaigns at the local, state, and national levels can use to learn how they can become accessible not only to voters with disabilities, but also to people who want to volunteer with the campaign.
Read moreIndividualizing Support for Individuals with Autism
This resource, developed by ASERT for direct support professionals, provides information on how to create a person-centered approach that is focused on individual strengths and abilities when working with individuals who have autism.
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 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 moreLibrary Resource Collection
This collection of resources, developed by ASERT, provides information for library staff on how to support individuals with autism as well as social stories that can be used with individuals to prepare them for visiting the library.
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Maintaining an Autism Support/Self-Advocacy Group
This resource was developed by ASERT to help those running a support or self-advocacy group in maintaining the group.
Read moreManaging Anger Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals learn how to deal with anger and calm down.
Read moreMental Health Awareness Month Video Series
This is a collection of videos and resources about different ways to stay mentally well.
Read moreMental Health Courts in PA
This resource provides information on mental health courts in PA, including eligibility, referrals, and expectations.
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