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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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Online Scams Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT explains the problems you might come across while online shopping and how to stay safe.

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PA Gathering: Advice to My Younger Self

This resource contains information from the third PA Gathering held on January 20, 2022. This contains resources that complement the discussion topic as well as a recording from the event.

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PA Gathering: How Do Adults on the Spectrum Live and Take Care of Themselves During the 21st Century?

This resource contains information from the fourth PA Gathering held on July 21, 2022. This contains resources that complement the discussion topic as well as a recording from the event.

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Parent Education Network (PEN)

Offering learning strategies to parents and technical assistance to schools and families to increase meaningful family engagement linked to learning, to ultimately increase student success.

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Parent to Parent

Parent to parent believes that matching families with similar experiences and needs makes a positive difference in people’s lives.

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Parent to Parent Connections, Inc. of Northumberland County

Parent to Parent Connections is a local nonprofit resource and support network created by parents for parents and individuals needing help getting connected with the information and support they need.

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Parenting Special Needs Magazine

Parenting Special Needs Magazine seeks to provide parents of children with special needs of all ages and stages of life, both information and inspiration.

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Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN)

The Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN) is one of the longest standing youth-led, youth-driven groups in Pennsylvania.

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Adaptive Dance

Adaptive dance classes are designed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or other sensory sensitivities.

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Planning a Birthday Party for a Child with Autism

When planning a birthday party for a child with autism, there are different ways you can help to make your child’s special day a great experience. Here are a few suggestions to consider as you plan the celebration.

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Planning a Social Event

There are a lot of things to think about when putting together or hosting a social event. The following steps will help you to make sure you are prepared before and during your event.

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Romance 101: Dating for Adults with Autism

This resource, part of the CAR Autism Roadmap developed by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, provides information for individuals with autism about dating, including where to meet people, how to handle rejection, autism-specific concerns, safety, and marriage.

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Romantic Scams Social Story

This resource developed by ASERT warns of romance scammers and gives safety tips.

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Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1)

Supporting the self advocacy of people with disabilities for positive impact in our communities and in people’s lives.

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Sensory Story Time at the Library Social Story

These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of the library and sensory story time to individuals with autism.

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