Site: PAAutism
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 moreAutism Interaction and Communication Guide
Resources for professionals on Executive Functioning, Emotional Regulation, Theory of Mind, Sensory Differences, and general communication with individuals on the autism spectrum.
Read moreAutism Symbols
Communities often use symbols as a universal visual depiction to represent a group’s shared beliefs, ideologies, and values. Symbols can often change if a group finds a new one that better suits them. This resource explains what symbols are used by the autism community and why some symbols are no longer used.
Read moreBe Safe: Public and Private Places Social Story
This resource, part of the Be Safe resource collection, is a social story explaining the difference between public and private places, as well as behaviors that are okay in each setting.
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 moreCommunicating in Times of Stress
This resource provides information on how stress can affect verbal communication. People with intellectual disabilities, PTSD and neurological conditions can lose communication abilities when they are stressed. This resource gives suggestions on how to cope with communication problems including AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communications).
Read moreCommunication Works Both Ways
This resource provides information for direct support staff about the communication needs of individuals with autism, particularly those individuals who have spoken language.
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