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COVID Variants and Breakthrough Cases
These resources provide an overview of what it means when people talk about variants of COVID-19, as well as what breakthrough cases are, why they happen and what you need to know to reduce your risk of getting COVID-19.
Read moreDecision Making for the COVID-19 Vaccine
This resource, developed by ASERT in collaboration with Dr. Venkat from Allegheny Health Network and Dr. Migyanka from Indiana University of Pennsylvania provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine to help individuals make informed decisions.
Read moreDisaster Supply Kit List
This resource includes a list of items you may want to include in a disaster supply kit in case of an emergency.
Read moreEducating the Emergency Department
This resource was developed for parents/caregivers and self-advocates on educating your local emergency department about being on the spectrum.
Read moreEmergency 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.
Read moreEmergency 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.
Read moreEvacuating Your Home During a Natural Disaster
This resource is guide for how to safely evacuate your home in case of an emergency.
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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Gesturing: Social Story
This resource visually explains Gesturing, which is using movements to help improve mood.
Read moreGetting a Cast Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a cast and what happens when it is removed.
Read moreGetting a Renal (Belly) Ultrasound Social Story
This resource provides information about what it is like to have a renal, or belly, ultrasound in a medical clinic.
Read moreGetting an IV Social Story
Graphic that explains what to expect when you need to get an IV placed in your arm.
Read moreGetting an MRI Social Story
This resource provides information about what to expect when you get an MRI scan.
Read moreGetting an X-ray Social Story
This resource explains what to expect when you get an X-ray.
Read moreGetting Anesthesia Social Story
This resource provides information on what happens when you get anesthetic during surgery.
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