Resources

Self-Doubt, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Trust

This resource explains the concept of self-doubt as well as ways to increase self-trust and self-acceptance.

Self-Trust, Communication, and Boundaries Resource Collection

This resource collection includes three resources about building self-trust, different communication styles, and setting personal boundaries.

Seven Personal Boundaries

This resource discusses the importance of setting personal boundaries in seven different aspects of life.

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)

This website provides information and resources on sex education, healthy relationships, sexual and reproductive health, sexual rights, and more from the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS).

Signing Up for Discord

This resource explains how to sign up for Discord on a computer or mobile device.

Social Distancing Social Story

This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about social distancing and why it's important when people are sick. This resource has also been translated into Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese. An animated version is also available.

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Social Events & Meeting People Resource Collection

This is a bundle of resources aimed at helping individuals with autism prepare for social events and how to navigate meeting new people.

Social Events & Meeting People Resource Collection

This is a bundle of resources aimed at helping individuals with autism prepare for social events and how to navigate meeting new people.

Social Security for Individuals with Autism

Social Security pays disability payments to people who can't work because they have a medical condition that's expected to last at least one year or result in death. This resource will explain the different types of Social Security available to individuals with autism, how to apply for both children and adults, what to expect in a case review, and more.

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Social Skills Resources for Individuals with Autism

Challenges with social skills and social situations are a core characteristic of autism. These resources provide useful information, tips, and suggestions on ways to help teach and improve social skills. Resources focus on basic conversation skills, employment settings, and even dating.

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Social Stories and Guides for Adults

Providing an interactive resource in which parents and professionals, as well as older individuals with high functioning autism spectrum disorders, can find information about writing social stories, examples of social stories, and links to other resources regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Social Story Resource Collection

Social stories can be a helpful tool for individuals to prepare for and understand different situations, such as going to the library, following the rules of the justice system, or determining when to call 911. This bundle is a collection of social stories developed by ASERT and other professionals.

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Spotlight On: Social Skills for Individuals with Autism

These resources, developed by ASERT, are based on information and lessons learned from the ASERT Adolescent and Adult Multimedia Social Skills Groups.

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Stand Up Against Stressors

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information and tips for dealing with stress.

Starting an Autism Support/Self-Advocacy Group

Support/advocacy groups are a great way to learn from others’ experiences, discover local resources, and stay informed about things that are happening in your community. There are lots of different kinds of support/advocacy groups that meet different needs. If you are interested in starting a support or self-advocacy group, the information below will give you some guidance.

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