Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Blood Pressure Social Story
This resource provides information about what it is like to have your blood pressure measured.
Read moreBooklet: A Family’s Introduction to Early Intervention in Pennsylvania
This booklet from PaTTAN explains how to request Early Intervention services, eligibility criteria, rights and responsibilities, individualized family service planning for ages birth to three, and individualized education planning for ages three to school age.
Read moreBowel Training for Individuals with Autism
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) has put together information on strategies and techniques to help individuals with toilet training.
Read moreBullying Prevention and Intervention
Bullying, including cyberbullying, is a serious problem that impacts many children but is even more prevalent for children who have disabilities. This resource provides information from various sources about bullying, how to prevent it from occurring, and what can be done to support individuals who have experienced bullying.
Read moreCAR Autism Roadmap
This resource provides information about Autism Spectrum Disorder, including symptoms, diagnosis, and the impact on families and individuals.
Read moreCareer Planning Suggestions for Transition
This guide provides helpful tips and suggestions for teens and young adults with autism as they prepare for the transition into the workforce. As you think about, and plan for, a career after high school, consider taking these steps.
Read moreCavities Social Story
This resource contains two social stories discussing how cavities are formed and what happens when they are filled by a dentist.
Read moreCDC Early Childhood Development and Autism Resources
This resource provides multiple links to the Center for Disease Control's resources for early childhood development and Autism diagnosis.
Read moreCharting the LifeCourse Toolkit
The LifeCourse Toolkit is a series of resources that individuals with autism and their families can use to plan for their future.
Read moreChecklist for Symptoms of COVID-19
This resource developed by ASERT for AID in PA provides self-advocates a quick and easy checklist of symptoms to help them decide if they may have COVID-19 and should get tested.
Read moreChild Care and Other Early Learning Programs Provider Search
You have options when it comes to the care for your child. Whether you need child care or another early learning program, you can find it here.
Read moreChild Intake – What to Expect Social Story
This social story was created to describe the various aspects of a child intake to individuals with autism.
Read moreChildren’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Regardless of the reasons your children might not have health insurance, CHIP may be able to help you.
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