Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Hearings and Arraignments
This resource provides an overview of hearings and arraignments in the Pennsylvania justice system.
Read moreHeight and Weight Social Story
This resource provides information about how medical staff will measure your height and weight when you visit the Doctors office.
Read moreHelp Now: Social Story
This resource visually explains the skill called Help Now, which uses strategies to help calm down.
Read moreHigh Zone Reactions in My Body: Social Story
This resource visually explains negative feelings in your body and how to return to the "OK" Zone.
Read moreHigh Zone Reactions in my Brain: Social Story
This resource visually explains negative emotions that can happen and how to return to the "OK" Zone.
Read moreHiram G. Andrews Center
Offering quality individualized post-secondary education, pre-employment transition and support services to customers as they determine and pursue individualized goals of employment and independence in the community.
Read moreHome- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Advocacy
This website provides information and resources related to the new Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) settings rule and what each state is doing to meet these requirements.
Read moreHomecare for a Loved One Social Story
When people get older, they may need more help at home. A home health aid can make things easier.
Read moreHospital Wristbands Social Story
This resource provides information on what to expect when going to the hospital and receiving a medical wristband to identify who you are.
Read moreHow Anxiety Leads to Disruptive Behavior
Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious.
Read moreHow I See It: Coping with Coronavirus
As part of the "How I See It" series on PAAutism.org and ASDNext.org, people in the Pennsylvania autism community share their thoughts on staying safe and healthy through the coronavirus pandemic.
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How Participants in Community HealthChoices Can Access Assistive Technology
Most Pennsylvanians with disabilities and seniors who are eligible, or already receive, support services from the Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living, are transitioning into a new Medicaid managed care program called Community HealthChoices. Pennsylvanians who participate in the new Community HealthChoices (CHC) managed care program and need Assistive Technology (AT) will get the AT they need from the CHC plan in which they are enrolled. AT devices, however, may be covered by one or more source(s) of coverage and under one or more covered service(s). This may cause confusion for Participants and CHC – Managed Care Organizations (CHC-MCOs). This factsheet and appendix outline how different AT devices may be covered and, we hope, will help Participants advocate for getting the AT devices they need approved.
Read moreHow to Approach Individuals with Autism
This information sheet from ASERT provides tips and suggestions for justice system professionals on approaching individuals with autism.
Read moreHow to Be a Good Parent Advocate
All parents naturally want to be good advocates for their children. There are a few steps you can take to help you be more effective.
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How to Create a Coping Zone
This resource developed by ASERT provides tips and tools for parents on how to manage family stress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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