General Information
Personal Safety
Emergency Preparedness
Other Site Pages
Emergency Preparedness Links
- Why your disabled child should have an ID Card (A Day in Our Shoes)
- Stranger Danger (Car Autism Roadmap)
- Calling 911 (AID in PA)
- Make a Emergency Plan (FEMA)
- Fire-Related Resources (NFPA)
- How to Use A Fire Extinguisher (YouTube)
- Disaster Safety for People With Disabilities (Amer. Red Cross)
- Emergency Preparedness (ASERT)
- Home Safety for People With Disabiliites
- How to Keep Your Home Safe
- Safe Signals Fire Safety Video (OSU Nisonger Center)
- Be Safe (General Protective Resources)
Abuse
- Understanding Touch and Staying Safe (ASERT)
- Tips for Telling About Abuse / Assault (ASERT)
- Self-Advocacy and Self-Disclosure (ASERT)
- Coping Skills After Experiencing Sexual Assault or Abuse (ASERT)
- Coping Skills for Sexual Abuse (ASERT)
Problem Solving
- Big Problem, Little Problem
- Oops., I have a problem! (Monarch Center For Autism)
- Problem Solving Steps (Monarch Center For Autism)
- Problem Solving Task Cards (Transitition Tennessee)
- Problem Solving (I’m Determined)
Dating & Relationships
- Dating (ASERT)
Health
- When to Go to the Emergency Department and What to Expect
- Calling 911
- Educating the Emergency Department
- Advocating For My Health
- How to Ease Anxiety for Adults with Autism during a Doctor’s Visit
- Gastrointestinal System Powerpoint (PCHC) for adult individuals
- Constipation Training for Adults on the spectrum (PCHC)
- Nutrition on the Autism Spectrum (Autism Now)
- I/DD and DIabetes (PCHC)
- Body Awareness
- Colonoscopy Social Stories
- Help With Sleeping (PDF)
Medication
- How to Teach a Child with Autism to Take Medicine (YouTube)
- Why You Need to Take Your Medications as Prescribed or Instructed (FDA)
- Medication Management for People With Disabilities (Single Care)
- Medication Disposal: How to Correctly Get Rid of Unused Medication (Buzz RX)
- How long will I need to take medication (ASERT)
- Preparing for a Medication Check (ASERT)
Self-Advocacy
- Self-Advocacy Workshops (Green Mountain Self-Advocates)
- Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN)
- The 411 on DIsability Disclosure (NCWD/ODEP)
- Self-Advocacy 101 (Goodwill SWPA) (PDF)
- Civic Engagement Toolbox for Self-Advocates (ASAN)
- Advocating For My Health (ASERT)
Bullying
- The Impact of BullyingAcross the Lifespan Facts, Figures, and Coping Strategies (Achievng True Self)
- Cyberbullying (#ASDNext)
- Bullying (#ASDNext)
- Bullying Prevention and Intervetion (#ASDNext)
Skill Building
- Finding Gratitude (ASERT)
- Supporting New Habits (ASERT)
- Teaching New Skills (ASERT)
- Social Skills Resources for Individuals with Autism (ASERT)
Money Management
- Money Management for Young Adults with Autism
- Hands On Banking Courses
- High School Financial Literacy Lessons
- Developing a Budget (ASERT)
Links to Examples of Budgeting Apps/Websites
- https://www.mint.com/how-mintworks/budgets
- https://www.everydollar.com/
- https://goodbudget.com/
- https://www.autismspeaks.org/autismspeaks-financial-planning-app
- http://wally.me/?dd_pm=none&dd_pm_cat=finance_app
Online Money Management Simulations
- http://obanksimulator.ngpf.org/index.php
- https://buildyourstax.com/
- https://www.timeforpayback.com/
- https://www.stockmarketgame.org/
- Innovative Technology for Individuals with Autism: (Part 1) (Part 2)(Monarch Center for Autism) (2019 Version)
- Current and Emerging Technology for Individuals with Autism (Monarch Center for Autism)
Community Living
Living Arrangements
- Finding Affordable Renting Housing (USA.gov)
- United States Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) (HUD)
- Where to Live? The Options for Autistic Adults (Car Autism Roadmap)
- Independent Living: Are You Ready? (Car Autidsm Roadmap)
- Helping People with Disabilities Relocate
- Ultimate Guide to Home Organization
- Disability and Housing (HUD)
- How do I find an Apartment (#ASD Next)
- Homeless Shelter Directory
- Find Affordable Housing Near You (HUD)
- Guide to becoming independent
- Home Accessibility Checklist (Easterseals)
- Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Facts (HUD)
- Navigating the Maze of Housing and Services: Advocacy Tips
- Navigating the Maze of Housing and Services: Terminology You Need to Know
- Sensory Preferences (Housing Design For Adults With Autism) (Vimeo)
- Section 8 Made Simple
- Home Accessibility Checklist (UDS Foundation)
Transportation
- US Local and State Transportation Links (APTA)
- Easter Seals Project Action Consulting
- Glossary of Disability and Transit Terms (Project Action)
- Am I ready to learn how to drive? (#ASD Next)
- Buses (ASERT)
- General Mass Transit (ASERT)
- Using the Subway (ASERT)
- Using Taxi and Rideshares (ASERT)
- Riding the Train (ASERT)
- Car Insurance for Didabled Drivers (Zebra)
- Handicap Parking Permit Guide for People With Disabilities (Flash)
- Disability.Gov Guide to Transportation (ODEP)
- A Guide to Vehicle Modifications for People with Disabilities (United Tires)
Going Out (TAP)
- Visiting the Dentist (PDF)
- Visiting the Doctor (PDF)
- Going to the Grocery Store (PDF)
- Attending a Conference or Workshop (ASERT)
- Autism and Dental Care
- National Parks Social Story (ASERT)
Medical Management
Physical Health Resource Collection (ASERT)
- How to Ease Anxiety for Adults with Autism during a Doctor’s Visit
- Gastrointestinal System Powerpoint (PCHC) for adult individuals
- Constipation Training for Adults on the spectrum (PCHC)
- Nutrition on the Autism Spectrum (Autism Now)
- I/DD and DIabetes (PCHC)
Insurance and Benefits
- A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Medicaid (ASERT)
- Assistance With Medical Bills (ASERT)
- Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self Advocates (ASAN)
- Affordable Care Act Toolkit for Self-Advocates (ASAN)
Activities of Daily Living
- Personal Hygiene Teaching Resources for Special Needs Students
- Hygiene Help for Autism Spectrum Children and Teens
- Laundry and Sensory Issues (ASD Next)
Social Stories
Social Stories were originally developed for children with ASD or Asperger’s. Currently there are limited social stories available to adults regarding everyday social situations that they may encounter. The We R Aspies site has developed social stories within the following areas: Family Social Situation, Errands, and Work Situations. The work situations, in particular, are of immense importance to those in the ASD community.
Human Trafficking
- Information for Self-Advovates
- Human Trafficking Social Stories (AID in PA)
- Human Trafficking and People with Disabilities (Blackburn Center)
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