Social
This collection of resources offers guidance on the social skills young adults with autism need to have in order to connect with friends, family, coworkers and partners.
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Conversation How-To Guides
These resources, developed by ASERT, provide practical tips for individuals with autism who want to know more about starting conversations with new people.
Read moreCyberbullying
This resource, developed by ASERT for ASDNext, provides information about cyberbullying as well as tips on what to do if you have experienced cyberbullying. Please click on the link below to access this helpful resource.
Read moreDating During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has changed the way we communicate and interact with others. This means the way we meet and get to know a potential romantic partner has also changed. This guide is designed to help self-advocates navigate dating during a pandemic.
Read moreDating Resources for Individuals with Autism
These resources provide information and tips for individuals with autism on topics related to dating.
Read moreDiscord Resource Collection
This is a collection of resources that explains the online platform called Discord and helps individuals with autism better understand how to use it.
Read moreDiscord: Icons & How to Use Them
This resource explains icons you will see on Discord and what each of them is used for.
Read moreDub-C Autism Program
West Chester University is proud to introduce the Dub-C Autism Program (D-CAP).
Read moreFinding a Support Group
This resource was developed by ASERT to help individuals find a support group.
Read moreFinding Activities in Your Community
This resource, developed by ASERT for ASDNext, provides tips and suggestions for places to find events or activities going on in your community.
Read moreFinding Resources
Supporting an individual with autism to find resources within his or her neighborhood, town, county or broader metropolitan region provides a unique opportunity for you to teach fundamental skills in community living. One method of teaching these skills is to involve the person you support in researching, contacting, and connecting with local and regional resources. By scaffolding network building in gradual steps that consider the individual’s needs and learning process, you can empower him or her to play a more active role in shaping his community involvement. Below is a helpful planning tool to get you started. Try to complete as many steps as possible with the person you support.
Read moreGetting Ready for A Social Event/Activity: What to Wear/What to Bring
This resource provides a list of items and tasks to ensure are ready before attending a social event or activity.
Read moreGoing Grocery Shopping Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT explains what to do when going grocery shopping.
Read moreGoing to a Restaurant Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT explains what to do when you go to a restaurant.
Read moreGrounding: Social Story
This resource provides a visual explanation of Grounding, which is paying attention to the environment to help improve emotions and stay calm.
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