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Active Shooter Social Story

This social story developed ASERT along with PEMA, provides a visual explanation of how to handle an active shooter situation.

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Air Quality Alerts Social Story

This resource provides information on what air quality alerts mean and what actions you should take if there is one in your area.

Calling 911

This resources for parents/caregivers and self-advocates provides information about what to expect when you call 911.

Caring for Pets and Livestock During an Emergency

This social story developed by ASERT along with PEMA, provides a visual explanation of how to care for pets or livestock in the case of an emergency situation.

Educating the Emergency Department

This resource was developed for parents/caregivers and self-advocates on educating your local emergency department about being on the spectrum.

Emergency Preparedness Shelter Toolkits

These trauma-informed sensory positive toolkits were developed in partnership with the PA Department of Human Services for the purpose of informing self-advocates, shelter staff/volunteers, families, caregivers, and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) on how to best support persons with sensory needs, including individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism in a disaster shelter setting. These toolkits are available to download, print, and share.

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Emergency Preparedness Workshops

This series of videos were recorded from workshops provided by PA Family Network to give families, self-advocates, and support staff the information needed to prepare for, and manage emergency situations. The resource also includes a link to request an emergency prep kit.

Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine Social Stories

These social stories provide a visual explanation of what to expect when getting the vaccine for COVID-19 and what you may experience after getting the vaccine. Social stories are provided in both English and Spanish, and have also been developed into videos.

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Medical Social Story Collection

This page features a collection of medical social stories developed by the ASERT team. These resources are designed to help people understand how medical procedures and exams can challenge individuals with autism. These social stories provide information on what to expect when you receive medical tests and undergo procedures in a clinical setting.

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Project Reassure: For Families and Caregivers

This Collection of resources provides information about Trauma, Resilience, Managing a Mental Health Crisis and the Survival Circuit.

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