Resources

The PEAL Center

The PEAL Center helps families and individuals with disabilities and special health care needs using a variety of strategies. PEAL offers services in six areas: outreach, individual assistance, resources, trainings, leadership development, and partnerships.

The Pros & Cons of Disclosing a Disability to Employers and Coworkers

This resource provides information for individuals with autism about the pros and cons of disclosing a disability.

The Social Side of Sex

The purpose of this presentation is to educate those interested in sexuality issues for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities about the link between the development of social relationships and the impact those relationships can have on their sexual lives.

Think College

Developing Inclusive College-Based Transition Services for Students with Intellectual Disability and Autism.

This is Autism – Video Series

"This is Autism" is a video series showcasing the stories of 12 autistic individuals in Pennsylvania. This series aims to elevate the voices of autistic people of all ages, genders, races and experiences.

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Ticket to Work Brochure

This resource is a brochure describing the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program.

Tips and Guidelines for Using Mass Transit for Individuals with Autism

These information sheets provide general tips about using mass transit in Pennsylvania as well as specific information about using buses, trains, taxis, and the subway system.

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Tips to Increase Social Engagement

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides tips and suggestions for families and caregivers on how to potentially increase social engagement in an individual with autism.

Tone Indicators in Online Communication

Tone indicators are commonly used as a way to indicate what tone you are speaking with over text, or on online forums and platforms like Discord or Reddit. This can help avoid situations where one misinterprets what someone else said and gets upset, offended, or hurt unnecessarily.

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Traffic Stop – What to Expect Social Story

These social stories were created by ASERT to describe the various aspects of a traffic stop and what to expect for individuals with autism.

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Transition Toolkit

A collection of transition toolkits across the life span, organized by time periods from infant through adulthood. This resource page was designed to allow you to find these toolkits in one place to help make the journey a little easier.

Trauma and Sleep Problems: Social Story

This resource visually explains how trauma can affect sleep.

Understanding Anesthesia Social Story

This resource provides information on what to expect when you are going under anesthetic.

Understanding Autism Evaluations

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information for parents and families on the process of getting an autism evaluation, how to read and understand the evaluation report, as well as common assessment tools that may be included in the evaluation.

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Understanding My Autism Diagnosis

Understanding your autism diagnosis may take some time to process. You can take the time to learn more about autism, find support, and better understand yourself. A diagnosis can validate your lived experiences and open doors to new coping strategies and communities, while also teaching you self-compassion.