Professionals
These resources are all designed for professionals working with individuals with ID/A. Generally speaking professionals refer to therapists, medical personnel, SC’s, supervisors and administrative staff. This page provides access for all professional resources across all AID in PA projects.
For each project, content is broken down into 3 categories: Quick Bites, Next Steps and Deeper Dive.
Quick Bites: These resources provide a general overview of the topic. If you only have a few minutes to look at information, start with the “quick bites”. This is where you’ll find the most important resources.
Next Steps: If you have more time to spend take the “next step” into these resources where you can find more detailed content on the topic.
Deeper Dive: Looking to know even more? Take a “deep dive” into all of the content that has been developed on the topic to date.
COVID-19 Resources
These resources focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and include information about a wide range of topics including physical health, mental health and wellbeing, accessing services, education during the pandemic, community engagement and more.
Quick Bites
Video: Teaching Infection Control
In this video, tips and suggestions are provided on how to teach individuals new skills.
View ResourceVideo: Compassion Fatigue
This video provides an over of what compassion fatigue is, how to recognize it, and ways to manage.
View ResourceVideo: Telehealth
This presentation provides an overview of telehealth, and important tips on using telehealth to connect with providers.
View ResourceNext Steps
Video: Emotional Dysregulation
This video provides information for provider staff on how to support individuals who may be having trouble managing their emotions.
View ResourceVideo: Self-Care During Stressful Times
This presentation provides information for support staff on the importance of taking care of themselves while taking care of others during stressful times.
View ResourceVideo: Sleep Hygiene
This presentation provides information about sleep hygiene, the importance of sleep, and tips for developing good nighttime sleep habits.
View ResourceDeeper Dive
Video: The Importance of Sleep
Watch this webinar to understand the benefits or quality sleep and for tips on getting proper sleep.
View ResourceVideo: Parent Perspective on Telehealth
This video provides information from a parent of two young children about their experiences receiving therapy services through telehealth.
View ResourceVideo: Wellness and Mindfulness Strategies
In this video, tips and strategies are provided for families/caregivers on wellness and mindfulness techniques.
View ResourceHEART: Healthy sexuality, Education, Awareness, and Relationship Training Resources
These resources focus on reducing risk for experiencing sexual abuse or assault for individuals with ID/A. Content is broken into three important areas: risk reduction, healthy relationships, and healthy sexuality.
These resources are still in development. Check back often to see when resources are available. Until then, check out these websites:
Emergency Preparedness Resources
These resources focus on how to prepare individuals with ID/A for emergency situations, particularly what to know and do if they need to stay in an emergency shelter. Additional resources focus on providing shelter staff and emergency support workers to effectively support individuals with ID/A.
These resources are still in development. Check back often to see when resources are available. Until then, check out these websites:
Inclusive Preparedess Resources: Red Cross
FEMA: Office of Disability Integration and Coordination
Wellness Resources
These resources will cover a wide range of health and wellness topics, including physical and mental health. These initial resources were developed by ASERT in collaboration with psychologists and emergency room physicians and focuses on preparing for emergency health situations as well as providing resources to emergency medical personnel.
Emergency Medical Care
Reasons Individuals Seek Emergency Care
This resource was developed for healthcare professionals in order to provide them with information about some of the common reasons individuals with autism may seek emergency care.
View ResourceUnderstanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: For Emergency Personnel
This resource was developed for emergency medical personnel to better understand individuals with autism and the additional supports they may need in emergency medical situations.
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Avoid Coronavirus Scams
This resource from the Federal Trade Commission provides information on avoiding Coronavirus scams.
Read moreFighting COVID-19 Misinformation
This resource provides information and resources for providers to support individuals and families who may come across misinformation related to COVID-19.
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Human Trafficking Resource Collection
This is a collection of resources designed for self-advocates to help explain human trafficking and prevention and intervention strategies against it.
Read moreHuman Trafficking: Resources for Professionals
These resources were designed for supervisors and direct support staff who work with individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. Topics covered include what human trafficking is, signs of trafficking, what to do if you suspect trafficking, and ways to prevent human trafficking. There is also a guide for supervisors on how to use these materials along with training videos available on LANTERN with their staff.
Read moreProject Reassure: Direct Support Professionals
These resources, developed by ASERT for AID in PA, are designed for Direct Support Professionals to gain an overview of trauma, resilience, and resilience skills. These resources are meant to support the Project Reassure online courses available through the ASERT eLearning platform.
Read moreReasons Individuals Seek Emergency Care
This resource was developed for healthcare professionals in order to provide them with information about some of the common reasons individuals with autism may seek emergency care.
Read moreUnderstanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: For Emergency Personnel
This resource was developed for emergency medical personnel to better understand individuals with autism and the additional supports they may need in emergency medical situations.
Read moreUnderstanding Low Self-Esteem in Autistic Individuals (From a Clinician’s Perspective)
This resource explains reasons why individuals with autism commonly have low self-esteem and offers some behavioral and cognitive recommendations to improve self-esteem.
Read moreVideo: Compassion Fatigue
This video provides an over of what compassion fatigue is, how to recognize it, and ways to manage.
Read moreVideo: Hand Washing Tips and Tools
These videos provide tips and tools for when and how to properly wash hands.
Read moreVideo: Parent Perspective on Telehealth
This video provides information from a parent of two young children about their experiences receiving therapy services through telehealth.
Read moreVideo: Self-Care During Stressful Times
This presentation provides information for support staff on the importance of taking care of themselves while taking care of others during stressful times.
Read moreVideo: Telehealth
This presentation provides an overview of telehealth, and important tips on using telehealth to connect with providers.
Read moreVideo: Understanding Quarantine
This video provides information on how, when, and who should quarantine during COVID-19.
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