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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.
Read morePhysical 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.
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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.
Read morePlanning a Birthday Party for a Child with Autism
When planning a birthday party for a child with autism, there are different ways you can help to make your child’s special day a great experience. Here are a few suggestions to consider as you plan the celebration.
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Planning a Sensory-Friendly Wedding
This resource provides a link to another website with information about how to host a Sensory-Friendly wedding.
Read morePlanning a Social Event
There are a lot of things to think about when putting together or hosting a social event. The following steps will help you to make sure you are prepared before and during your event.
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PLAY IT SAFE: The Do’s and Don’ts of Cyber Safety
This resource is designed to provide important information regarding online safety and privacy for individuals with autism.
Read morePool Safety
Pool safety is extremely important. Pool rules should always be followed but here are a few other tips to help you stay safe.
Read morePrepare, Learn, Advise and Notify (PLAN)
This resource is designed to help individuals with autism, their family, and emergency responders prepare for and stay safe in an emergency situation.
Read morePreparing for a Hospital Visit
A hospital can be an intimidating place for anyone, but the unfamiliar sights, smells, and sounds can be especially difficult to cope with for children with autism. In addition to the environment, a medical procedure or examination often involves poking and prodding by medical professionals or specialized equipment. Planning in advance can help hospital visits go more smoothly. The list below includes ideas for planning with your child.
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Preparing for Surgery Social Story
This resource gives information about what to expect and what will happen when you go to the hospital for a surgery.
Read moreProcrastination in College
Many people procrastinate when it comes to school. All of the work can be difficult to keep up with. The academic demands of college are often heavier than in high school, and procrastinating can lead to serious academic problems. Here are several tips and tricks to help you learn to reduce procrastinating and be successful in college.
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Professional and Personal Social Media Guides
This resource provides guidelines for the use of social media and how social media can affect your professional life and employment.
Read moreProject Reassure: For Self-Advocates – Understanding Trauma
This is a resource collection created for the Project Reassure initiative. It contains material about understanding what trauma is and how it can affect your mental health.
Read moreProject Reassure: For-Self-Advocates-Choosing Resilience Skills
This is a resource collection created for the Project Reassure initiative. It contains material about implementing resilience skills and building resilience.
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