Resources

Facts on Constipation

This fact sheet from Milestone HCQU Northwest, provides information on the causes of constipation, prevention and treatment strategies, and medication used for treatment of constipation.

Financial Assistance with Housing

This information sheet provides resources to assist individuals and families who may be struggling with covering housing costs for people who both rent or own their home.

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Financial Capability of Adults with Disabilities

On Monday, December 11, 2017, National Disability Institute (NDI) released a report titled Financial Capability of Adults with Disabilities: Findings from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation National Financial Capability Study. NDI’s analysis of data from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s National Financial Capability Study provides compelling evidence pointing to the need for solutions that advance financial stability and capability for people with disabilities.

Find My Ride PA Website

This is a website that was developed by the PA Dept. of Transportation and is being piloted currently. Its purpose is to help individuals plan for their transportation needs in an easier, more user friendly way.

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Finding Activities in Your Community

This resource, developed by ASERT for ASDNext, provides tips and suggestions for places to find events or activities going on in your community.

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Finding and Choosing a Therapist Information Sheet

This information sheet from ASERT provides suggestions on how to find a therapist and other service providers as well as important questions to ask to ensure the provider will be the best one for your child.

Fire Safety Resource Collection

Fire safety is important for all individuals, especially those with autism. This resource page was created to provide a central location for fire safety resources including fire safety plans, fire safety education, and how to prepare and stay safe during a fire.

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Fire Safety: How to Stay Safe – Social Story

This social story was created by ASERT to describe the elements of fire safety for individuals with autism.

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Fostering Interpersonal Relationships

This resource provides information for caregivers and direct support professionals on how they can help individuals with autism to develop interpersonal relationships with others.

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Four Communication Styles

This resource covers the four communication styles and includes an example scenario with how each communication style would respond to a difficult situation.

Future Planning

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information on direct support staff on how they can support individuals with autism to plan for their futures.

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Gender-Diverse & Transgender Children

This article from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides teens and parents information on sexual orientation and tips for talking about sexuality.

Getting a Cast Social Story

This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a cast and what happens when it is removed.

Getting a Haircut

This resource provides information about what its like to get a haircut at a salon.

Getting a Renal (Belly) Ultrasound Social Story

This resource provides information about what it is like to have a renal, or belly, ultrasound in a medical clinic.