Resources

Understanding My Autism Diagnosis – Social Story

This resource can help you understand what it's like to understand your diagnosis. It may take time to process, but a diagnosis can be beneficial.

Understanding Non-Binary

This resource includes information on non-binary individuals, pronouns, sex and gender, and ways to be supportive of all individuals.

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Understanding the “T” in LGBTQIA+: Transgender

This resource provides information on what it means to be transgender and how to support people who are.

United Way 2-1-1 Information and Referral Service

United Way’s 2-1-1 provides FREE and confidential information and referral. 2-1-1 is there to help with basic needs such as food, housing, and health care. It also can help in areas such as employment, psychological health, and more. 2-1-1 is available 24/7 through their phone service and website.

Unspoken Workplace Norms/Nuances

Workplace norms and nuances, like unspoken rules, cultural behaviors, and communication cues can be difficult to understand. They can change at different workplaces, but this resource was designed by an autistic self-advocate to help you understand some of the ones that can apply to any workplace.

Using AI Chatbots: For Self-Advocates

This resource has information about artificial intelligence, or AI, and why a self-advocate may want to use it. There are also general tips on how to use AI in a helpful and safer way.

Using Vision Boards to Find Community Supports

This resource from ASERT provides information for direct support staff on using vision boards to find supports within a community such as meet-up groups and activities.

Using Visual Schedules Social Story

This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism about using visual schedules to help plan activities and develop a routine.

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Video Resume How-to Resources

This resource provides tips on creating a successful video resume.

Visual Schedule Resources

This collection of resources includes information about visual schedules and using visual schedules for individuals with autism. These resources have information for individuals with autism, their families, providers, and the community.

Volunteering

This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals figure out what they'd like to volunteer for, where to find volunteering opportunities, and who to volunteer for.

Voting in the 2024 Election: A Social Story

This resource provides a visual guide for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities about what to expect during the voting process for the 2024 Elections.

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Voting Resources

It is up to each of us to practice our right to vote and elect the candidates that best represent the issues we care about. Below please find a list of resources on voting that we hope will be helpful in preparing for Election Day!

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Voting: The Purpose and the Process

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides information on the purpose of voting as well as explains the process of voting.

Washing the Dishes Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals learn how to wash the dishes by hand.

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