Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Traffic Stop – What to Expect Social Story
These social stories were created by ASERT to describe the various aspects of a traffic stop and what to expect for individuals with autism.
Read moreTransition Assessment and Goal Generator (TAGG)
Numerous studies demonstrated that the TAGG produces valid and reliable results. A grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education's National Center for Special Education Research supported TAGG development. It was created by the Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment at the University of Oklahoma.
Read moreTransition Toolkit
A collection of transition toolkits across the life span, organized by time periods from infant through adulthood. This resource page was designed to allow you to find these toolkits in one place to help make the journey a little easier.
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Transitioning Your Teen to Adulthood
While parents of teens with autism face many uncertainties as their teen grows and matures, one of their biggest concerns is how the teen will transition into adulthood. Good planning that starts early and is individualized can make a big difference. There are five keys to a successful transition.
Read moreTrauma and Sleep Problems: Social Story
This resource visually explains how trauma can affect sleep.
Read moreTrauma-Informed and Resilience-Informed
This resources provides information about what it means to be "Trauma-Informed" and how that can influence how to interact with individuals in a caring compassionate way.
Read moreTypes of Disasters That Happen in PA
This resource provides an overview of the types of natural and human-caused disasters that can happen in Pennsylvania.
Read moreUnderstanding Anesthesia Social Story
This resource provides information on what to expect when you are going under anesthetic.
Read moreUnderstanding Credit Cards
A credit card is a way to pay for things by borrowing money from a credit card company. It is a way to buy something now, but pay for it later.
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Understanding Low Self-Esteem in Autistic Individuals (From a Clinician’s Perspective)
This resource explains reasons why individuals with autism commonly have low self-esteem and offers some behavioral and cognitive recommendations to improve self-esteem.
Read moreUnderstanding Non-Binary
This resource includes information on non-binary individuals, pronouns, sex and gender, and ways to be supportive of all individuals.
Read moreUnderstanding the “T” in LGBTQIA+: Transgender
This resource provides information on what it means to be transgender and how to support people who are.
Read moreUnited Way 2-1-1 Information and Referral Service
United Way’s 2-1-1 provides FREE and confidential information and referral. 2-1-1 is there to help with basic needs such as food, housing, and health care. It also can help in areas such as employment, psychological health, and more. 2-1-1 is available 24/7 through their phone service and website.
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Upping Your Mask Game: For Self-Advocates
This resource provides information on different types of masks that are more effective at protecting against COVID-19.
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