Resources

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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PA Navigate

For community-based organizations looking for volunteers, PA Navigate can help!

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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Pelvic Exam – Social Story

This social story provides a visual resource for individuals with autism to help prepare for and feel more comfortable about getting a pelvic exam.

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Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation

PA Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) helps Pennsylvanians obtain the assistive technology they need to go to work, be active participants in their communities, and live in their own homes.

Pennsylvania Autism Census 2009 Report

This resource is the full report of the findings from the first Pennsylvania Autism Census completed by ASERT in 2005.

Pennsylvania Autism Census 2014 Update

The 2014 Pennsylvania Autism Census Update gathered data about how many children, adolescents, and adults with autism were receiving services in Pennsylvania in 2011, where in the state these individuals were living, and other demographic information.

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Pennsylvania Autism Census Summary Report

This resource provides a summary of the findings from the Pennsylvania Autism Census completed by ASERT in 2014.

Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care

This section of the website from the Southeastern PA Health Care Quality Unit contains a variety of physical health booklets and brochures for the intellectual disability and developmental disability community.

Physical Health Resource Collection

This is a bundle of resources from a variety of sources that provide information on general physical health information as well as specific conditions individuals with autism may have.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a form of treatment that is used when individuals experience difficulty moving around and completing everyday tasks. Physical therapy can help people move better and make daily tasks and activities easier. For example, it can help with walking, going up stairs or getting in and out of bed.