Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Get S.A.F.E and be S.O.U.N.D
This resource developed by ASERT for parents and caregivers provides tips and suggestions for managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreGetting a Cast Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a cast and what happens when it is removed.
Read moreGetting a Haircut
This resource provides information about what its like to get a haircut at a salon.
Read moreGetting a Renal (Belly) Ultrasound Social Story
This resource provides information about what it is like to have a renal, or belly, ultrasound in a medical clinic.
Read moreGetting an IV Social Story
Graphic that explains what to expect when you need to get an IV placed in your arm.
Read moreGetting an MRI Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect when you get an MRI scan.
Read moreGetting an X-ray Social Story
This resource explains what to expect when you get an X-ray.
Read moreGetting Anesthesia Social Story
This resource provides information on what happens when you get anesthetic during surgery.
Read moreGetting Blood Drawn Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a blood draw.
Read moreGetting Medical Assistance for a Child with a Disability Guide
Available publications (in pdf format) concerning Medicaid and Children are listed below. Also included are useful links to sites with content related to this topic.
Read moreGetting Tested for COVID-19 Social Story
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides a visual guide for what to expect if someone needs to be tested for COVID-19. An animated version is also available.
Read moreGoing Grocery Shopping Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT explains what to do when going grocery shopping.
Read moreGoing Into the Community: Self-Advocates
This resource provides information for self-advocates about going out into the community as the state moves forward from stay at home orders related to COVID-19.
Read moreGoing to a Restaurant Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT explains what to do when you go to a restaurant.
Read moreGoing to the Dentist Social Stories
These visual stories provide information about what to expect when going to the dentist. Social stories cover going to the dentist, getting teeth cleaned, getting x-rays, and getting a cavity filled. These stories were developed in collaboration with UPMC Public Health Dental Clinic staff.
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