Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Video: When You Can’t Go Home After Hospital
This video for families and caregivers how to plan for care after a hospitalization for COVID-19, including what to do if the person isn't able to return home after being discharged from the hospital.
Read moreVisual Supports for Individuals with Autism
This section of the HANDS in Autism website provides information and resources about visual supports.
Read moreVolunteerMatch.org
VolunteerMatch is the largest network in the nonprofit world, with the most volunteers, nonprofits, and opportunities to make a difference.
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VoterDrive
Low voter turnout is not a conservative problem or a liberal problem. It’s an American problem.
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Washing the Dishes Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals learn how to wash the dishes by hand.
Read moreWearing a Mask and Communication
As a result of COVID-19, health care providers have recommended people wear masks as a way to prevent the spread of the disease. Wearing masks can be uncomfortable, and for individuals who have sensory sensitivities, it can be even harder. These resources provide a guide for families and caregivers on how to work with loved ones on getting comfortable wearing a mask, different types of masks based on individual needs, as well as information on communicating while wearing masks for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Read moreWearing a Mask Social Story
This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about wearing a mask to avoid spreading germs. The resource includes why it's important to wear a mask, as well as information about how to safely wear and remove masks. The resource is translated into Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Burmese. An animated version is also available.
Read moreWearing Gloves Social Story
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides a visual explanation of how to properly wear gloves to keep yourself safe.
Read moreWearing Oxygen Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT provides a visual explanation on wearing oxygen. This resource is designed to be used to help individuals understand the importance of wearing oxygen and the impact on their health.
Read moreWell-Being in Isolation Social Story
This social story reviews ways to cope with isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreWell-Being in Isolation: Daily Checklist
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides a checklist of activities that can be done to help maintain your mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreWhat Am I Telling You? Guide for Justice Professionals
This resource, created by ASERT, provides information for justice and child welfare professionals about different behaviors they may observe in individuals on the autism spectrum, how those behaviors may be misinterpreted, and what they may actually mean. This resource was created with support and reviewed by individuals on the spectrum.
Read moreWhat are suicidal thoughts?: A social story
This resource developed by ASERT provides a visual explanation of what suicidal thoughts are and what to do if someone is having them.
Read moreWhat is a Psychiatrist?
This resource developed by ASERT provides an overview of psychiatry and psychiatrists, answer questions about what they do, what to expect when meeting with a psychiatrist, how to find one, and why a psychiatrist may be needed.
Read moreWhat is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
This site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gives a range information about autism from definitions, to diagnostic strategies, treatments, and risk factors.
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