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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.
Read moreAdult Protective Services
This website provides information on the role of Adult Protective Services and how to report abuse of an elder or an adult with a disability.
Read moreAir 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.
Read moreAll About Me Form: Adult
This is a form to be filled in with important information - including name, communication preferences, likes, dislikes and important contacts' information - about an adult self-advocate. This can be a useful tool for efficiently and effectively providing an individual with support.
Read moreAll About My Child Form
This is a form to be filled in with important information - including name, communication preferences, likes, dislikes and important contacts' information - about a child with autism or an intellectual disability. This can be a useful tool for efficiently and effectively providing an individual with support.
Read moreASERT Statement on the White House Announcement about Autism
The recent claims suggesting that the use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy causes autism and that leucovorin (folinic acid) is a helpful treatment for autism are not supported by scientific evidence. Unproven claims such as these can cause harm to individuals with autism and their families and communities.
Read moreAttending a Live Theater Performance Social Story
This resource provides information on what to expect when you are attending a live theater performance.
Read moreAttending an Overnight Summer Camp Social Story
Finding a summer camp can be difficult. Check out the following online camp finders to help you in finding the best fit for your family. Utilize the filter option on each site to help narrow down what you are looking for. The camps listed on these sites are not promoted by ASERT. Make sure to reach out directly to the camp organization if you have questions.
Read moreAttending Large Events Social Story
This resource provides information about what you can expect when you attend a large event.
Read moreAttending Summer Camp Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect if you are going to a summer camp for the first time.
Read moreAutism & Safety (National Autism Association Safety Initiative)
Wandering can occur anywhere at anytime. The first time can often be the worst time. This is a brochure with suggestions for keeping someone with autism who wanders safe.
Read moreAutism Advocacy Organizations
This resource provides a list of some of the national and Pennsylvania-specific organizations that provide information and advocacy, as well as a list of resources with general information on advocacy.
Read moreAutism Identification Cards
This resource explains what Autism Identification cards are and how to generate one yourself. It also contains links to the Pennsylvania State Police Safety Resource Pages.
Read moreAutism Unmasked
A conversational podcast exploring autism through a range of neurodivergent and neurotypical perspectives. Guests include self-advocates, professionals, and allies who share stories, unpack complex topics, and answer real questions.
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Be Safe Resource Collection
This is a collection of resources from various sources on the topic of safety for individuals with autism. This resource provides information on how to prevent harm and intervention techniques for when safety is compromised.
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