Providers
These resources are all designed for people who provide direct supports to individuals with ID/A. This page provides access for all provider 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: Sleep Hygiene
This presentation provides information about sleep hygiene, the importance of sleep, and tips for developing good nighttime sleep habits.
View ResourceNext Steps
Video: 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 ResourceDeeper Dive
Video: Compassion Fatigue
This video provides an over of what compassion fatigue is, how to recognize it, and ways to manage.
View ResourceVideo: Emotional Dysregulation
This video provides information for provider staff on how to support individuals who may be having trouble managing their emotions.
View ResourceVideo: Anxiety-What you need to know
This video provides information about anxiety, risk factors, signs of anxiety in individuals with ID/A, and ways to manage anxiety.
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:
Search within Providers resources
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
This collection of resources provides information about what Augmentative and Alternative Communications are, how to model them, ways to foster them.
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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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.
Read moreMaking an Emergency Plan Social Story
This social story is part of our Emergency Preparedness collection. In this social story, you will learn how to make a plan that will help you if you experience an emergency situation.
Read morePrintable Tools and Templates
Access a growing collection of free, customizable templates to support individuals, families, and professionals. Download printable tools to assist with routines, learning, communication, organization, and more. Ready for use at home, school, or in the community.
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 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: 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: Teaching Infection Control
In this video, tips and suggestions are provided on how to teach individuals new skills.
Read moreVideo: Telehealth
This presentation provides an overview of telehealth, and important tips on using telehealth to connect with providers.
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