Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Using Visual Schedules Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about using visual schedules to help plan activities and develop a routine.
Read moreVideo: Advocating for Healthcare Needs
This video provides information for individuals on how to advocate for themselves to get their healthcare needs met.
Read moreVideo: All About Your Child
This presentation for families and caregivers provides suggestions on preparing for emergency care for their child.
Read moreVideo: Behavioral Presentation of COVID-19
This presentation provides information on signs of COVID-19 to look for in individuals who have limited expressive language.
Read moreVideo: Being Flexible and Starting New Routines
This presentation, for self-advocates, provides tips and suggestions on being flexible during times of change and learning how to start new routines.
Read moreVideo: Bereavement During a Pandemic
This video provides advice on how to manage the grief associated with bereavement during a pandemic. There are two videos included in this resource, one for the general community and one for self-advocates. There is also information on how to best support individuals during this time.
Read moreVideo: Caring for Someone with COVID-19
This presentation provides information for families and caregivers on how to care for someone with COVID-19 at home.
Read moreVideo: Communication During a Pandemic
This presentation provides information about the communication method, and the importance of communicating during difficult times.
Read moreVideo: Compassion Fatigue
This video provides an over of what compassion fatigue is, how to recognize it, and ways to manage.
Read moreVideo: Coping with Coronavirus
This presentation provides information about managing stressful situations, like COVID-19.
Read moreVideo: Creating a Social Bubble
In this video the concept of social bubbles is explained, along with information on how to safely create them to provide social support.
Read moreVideo: Dealing with Negative Thoughts and Maintaining Control
This video for self-advocates provides information on how to deal with negative thoughts that may come up as a result of COVID-19 and how to maintain a sense of control.
Read moreVideo: Emotional Dysregulation
This video provides information for provider staff on how to support individuals who may be having trouble managing their emotions.
Read moreVideo: Emotional Pain During a Pandemic
This video is geared toward families and explains emotional pain and how to manage it during a pandemic.
Read moreVideo: Finding Gratitude
This video provides information about gratitude, and ways to practice it to improve your well being.
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