Resources

Caring for Pets and Livestock During an Emergency – Social Story

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.

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.

Decision 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.

Disaster 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.

Average rating:

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.

Average rating:

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.

Evacuating Your Home During a Natural Disaster

This resource is guide for how to safely evacuate your home in case of an emergency.

Fireworks Social Story

This resource provides information on what to expect if you plan to go watch a fireworks show.

Gesturing: Social Story

This resource visually explains Gesturing, which is using movements to help improve mood.

Getting an X-ray Social Story

This resource explains what to expect when you get an X-ray.

Getting Anesthesia Social Story

This resource provides information on what happens when you get anesthetic during surgery.

Getting Blood Drawn Social Story

This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a blood draw.

Average rating:

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.

Average rating:

Grounding: Social Story

This resource provides a visual explanation of Grounding, which is paying attention to the environment to help improve emotions and stay calm.

Resources

Search within resources