Resources

Occupational Therapy Information Sheet for Individuals with Autism

This information sheet answers questions about Occupational Therapy such as: what it is, what it does, how it can help individuals with autism, and how to find an occupational therapist.

ODP Comprehensive Employment Report

This webpage on MyODP.org focuses on information and resources for the Everyday Lives action step around employment. Resources include the Comprehensive Employment Report, Executive Orders around employment, information sheets on WIOA and more.

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Publications

This website contains a descriptive list of publications that are currently available from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and are designed to assist individuals in better understanding the OVR program and the process of vocational rehabilitation.

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Referral Process for Employment-Related Services

This bulletin from the Office of Developmental Programs provides information regarding the OVR Referral Process for Employment-Related Services.

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Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Resource Collection

This resource collection consolidates all our OVR resources in one place.

Online Dating Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT explains different problems and safety concerns you can experience while online dating and how to avoid them.

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Online Readiness Checklist

This resource, developed by ASERT and the Department of Human Services, provides a checklist to assess a person's readiness to participate in online communities.

Online Safety Social Story

This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about how to be safe online.

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Online Scams Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT explains the problems you might come across while online shopping and how to stay safe.

PA ABLE Accounts

This website provides information for individuals with disabilities and their families about PA ABLE accounts which allow for qualified individuals to create tax-free accounts to save for disability-related expenses while maintaining government benefits.

PA Autism Insurance Act (Act 62)

This is a collection of resources from various sources on the topic of the PA Autism Insurance Act. Topics range from general informational resources for families to filing health insurance appeals and more.

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Parents Guide to Getting Good Care

This website from the Child Mind Institute, provides information for parents to ensure they are getting good care for their child.

Participating in a Sleep Study Social Story

This resource provides information about what to expect when you do a sleep study.

Pat Down Searches – What to Expect Social Story

These social stories were created to describe the process of pat down searches and what to expect for individuals with autism.

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Peer Pressure Social Story

This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism on how to handle peer pressure.

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