Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Am I Ready to Learn How to Drive?
Learning to drive a car can be both exciting and scary. This #ASDNext guide helps you know if you have the necessary skills required to be a good driver. Ask yourself the questions in each section of this resource to see if you may be ready to start learning how to drive.
Read moreAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Autism Resources
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers a variety of resources including trainings, toolkits, and books that can be useful for parents of children with autism.
Read moreAmerican Association on Health and Disability (AAHD)
The American Association on Health and Disability is dedicated to improve overall health and reduce health disparities for people with disabilities through health promotion and wellness.
Read moreAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website provides information about speech-language pathology services for adults and children.
Read moreAn Electrocardiogram (EKG) Test
This resource provides information about what to expect when you need to have an EKG done at a doctor's office.
Read moreAn Electroencephalogram (EEG) Test
This resource provides information about what to expect when you get an electroencephalogram (EEG) at a doctor's office.
Read moreAppearing in Court for Individuals with Autism
This handout was developed by ASERT for justice system professionals who assist individuals with autism in court appearances.
Read moreAppearing in Court Social Story, Parts 1-3
These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of appearing in court to individuals with autism.
Read moreApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
This collection of resources provides information on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) including: an introduction to ABA, how you can tell if your child is receiving ABA services, what to consider when choosing a provider, information on insurance coverage for ABA services and more.
Read moreApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Resource Collection
This collection of resources provides information on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) including: an introduction to ABA, how you can tell if your child is receiving ABA services, what to consider when choosing a provider, information on insurance coverage for ABA services and more.
Read moreApplying for Medicaid for a Child with a Disability: PH-95 Category
You can apply for Medicaid in many ways in Pennsylvania. The PH-95 Category is one way. This resource provides information for families on how to apply using the PH-95 category for children under teh age of 18, with disabilities.
Read moreAre You Ready?
This resource includes a webinar on strategies in preparing individuals who have a variety of needs for disasters and emergencies, including individuals who use assistive technology (AT). The resource also includes a brochure on "Emergency Preparedness for People Who Use Assistive Technology."
Read moreASERT Statement on the White House Announcement about Autism
The recent claims suggesting that the use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy causes autism and that leucovorin (folinic acid) is a helpful treatment for autism are not supported by scientific evidence. Unproven claims such as these can cause harm to individuals with autism and their families and communities.
Read moreASSIST: Autism Sensory Strategies, Information, and Toolkit
This guide explains sensory features and how to support individuals on the autism spectrum who have a negative experience related to sensory features.
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