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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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Romantic Scams Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT warns of romance scammers and gives safety tips.
Read moreSelf Advocates United as 1 (SAU1)
Supporting the self advocacy of people with disabilities for positive impact in our communities and in people’s lives.
Read moreSensory Story Time at the Library Social Story
These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of the library and sensory story time to individuals with autism.
Read moreSexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
This website provides information and resources on sex education, healthy relationships, sexual and reproductive health, sexual rights, and more from the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS).
Read moreShopping for Clothes
Going clothing shopping can be a stressful time for an individual with autism and the rest of the family. This FAQ sheet will give information that may be helpful with understanding some of the difficulties families have during a day of shopping.
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Shopping Tips for Adults with Autism
While shopping is a necessary part of life for an adult with autism, it can also cause anxiety. This information sheet provides tips and suggestions for planning your next shopping trip.
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Signing Up for Discord
This resource explains how to sign up for Discord on a computer or mobile device.
Read moreSocial Events & Meeting People Resource Collection
This is a bundle of resources aimed at helping individuals with autism prepare for social events and how to navigate meeting new people.
Read moreSocial Skills Resources for Individuals with Autism
Challenges with social skills and social situations are a core characteristic of autism. These resources provide useful information, tips, and suggestions on ways to help teach and improve social skills. Resources focus on basic conversation skills, employment settings, and even dating.
Read moreSocial Stories and Resources for Jewish Occasions
These social stories and resources provide visual supports to provide better understanding of Jewish high holidays and the blessings for students with a variety of disabilities.
Read moreSpotlight On: Social Skills for Individuals with Autism
These resources, developed by ASERT, are based on information and lessons learned from the ASERT Adolescent and Adult Multimedia Social Skills Groups.
Read moreStarting a Parent Support Group
Parents of a child on the autism spectrum often attend a support group where other parents understand they issues they face. These groups may take the form of providing relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding, and establishing social networks.
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Starting an Autism Support/Self-Advocacy Group
Support/advocacy groups are a great way to learn from others’ experiences, discover local resources, and stay informed about things that are happening in your community. There are lots of different kinds of support/advocacy groups that meet different needs. If you are interested in starting a support or self-advocacy group, the information below will give you some guidance.
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Staying in a Hotel Social Story
This resource provides information on what to expect when you are preparing to stay in a hotel.
Read moreSteps to Joining a Group
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals with finding a group to talk with and joining them.
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