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ASERT 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 moreAugmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
This collection of resources provides information about what Augmentative and Alternative Communications are, how to model them, ways to foster them.
Read moreBe Safe: Telling About Sexual Abuse Social Story for Adults, Part 1-3
This resource, part of the Be Safe collection, is a series of social stories focused on how individuals with autism can talk about and tell others if they have been sexually abused or assaulted.
Read moreBe Safe: Telling About Sexual Abuse Social Story for Children, Parts 1-3
These resources, part of the Be Safe resource collection, are a series of social stories for children to help them know when and how to tell a parent or trusted adult if they have been sexually abused.
Read moreBe Safe: Understanding Private Parts Social Story
This resource, part of the Be Safe resource collection, is a social story explaining private parts and when it's okay for other people to see or touch private parts.
Read moreConversation How-To Guides
These resources, developed by ASERT, provide practical tips for individuals with autism who want to know more about starting conversations with new people.
Read moreHow to Format a Professional Email
Advice and examples of how to format a professional and personal email.
Read moreIs it Autism and If So, What Next?
This guide from Autism Speaks provides an overview of autism and helps clarify whether you should seek out an evaluation by a professional.
Read moreLaundry and Sensory Issues
Doing laundry is necessary, but can be a sensory overload for individuals with autism. This resource provides helpful tips for completing laundry for individuals with autism.
Read moreManaging Anger for Self-Advocates
This resource developed by ASERT provides information about anger and ways to help people understand and manage these strong feelings.
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