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The high school and college years can pose a number of challenges to young people with autism. These resources are designed to help make education transitions as successful as possible.
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Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Information for Parents and Caregivers
This resource is a collection of information from multiple sources including PaTTAN and the Department of Education, on what to know about Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and what parents and caregivers need to know to be prepared for their child's IEP meetings.
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This resource provides information related to the IEP and the requirement of the Pennsylvania Keystone Exam.
Read moreIssues of Access to and Inclusion in Behavioral Health Services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Intersex Consumers
This report is from the workgroup formed to address issues of access to and inclusion in behavioral health services for LGBTQI consumers and provides recommendations for the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS).
Read moreKennedy Kriegar STAR Trainings
Serving children, families and professionals in the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) community.
Read moreKey Transition Resources
This list is an overview of some of the transition resources that ASERT references most frequently.
Read moreKindergarten Registration
Early Kindergarten registration for schools in Pennsylvania happen each spring.
Read moreLancaster and Lebanon Transition Coordinating Council
Transition Coordinating Council (TCC) is a network of parents, consumers, educators, and community service providers helping students with special needs in their transition from school to adult life. Its mission is to promote effective transition planning for students with disabilities from school to adult life.
Read moreLEAP After-School Program
The Literacy Enrichment After-school Program (LEAP) provides homework assistance, computer literacy, and library skills for students in grades K–12, and daily literacy enrichment activities for elementary school students.
Read moreMental Health Awareness Month Video Series
This is a collection of videos and resources about different ways to stay mentally well.
Read moreMoving to Pennsylvania: Now What?
This resource provides information about services and supports available in Pennsylvania for individuals with autism, and how to get connected to those services and supports.
Read moreMy Place Program
Kutztown University encourages academically qualified students with disabilities to participate in it's educational programs and services. My Place provides enhanced services for KU students with autism spectrum disorders. The program focuses on three major areas: academics, social skills, and daily living skills.
Read moreNational Technical Assistance Center on Transition
Assisting agencies in implementing practices that help to ensure success in post-secondary education and employment.
Read moreNeurodiversity: Voices and Views in 2022
This resource is a collection of recordings from panel discussions held throughout Autism Acceptance Month in 2022. Panel discussions by self-advocates, family members, and educators discuss a range of topics related to neurodiversity.
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OAR Scholarship Program
OAR maintains a list of scholarships from other organizations that are available to students on the spectrum.
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Office of Dispute Resolution & Education Consult Line
Providing services to families of children with disabilities and students considered gifted and the educational agencies that serve them.
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