Autism

Pennsylvania Autism Services, Education, Resources & Training (ASERT): Here you will find resources and information for parents, caregivers, direct support professionals, and individuals with autism to manage a variety of situations related to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Help is in Your Hands based on research about effective practices in parent implementation of the Early Start Denver Model from UC Davis. Modules include narrated videos with families and children engaged in daily routines within their homes as well as strategies & resources for supporting the development of social communication for families and providers

The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence & Practice (NCAEP) team at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute has published a 2020 report on Evidence Based Practices (EBP’s) for children and youth (through age 22) with autism. The report and additional resources can be found here:

PrAACtical Resources: Dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic: If you are supporting young children who use AAC, check out this interactive graphic where you can access and download visual schedules, social narratives, videos, educational materials and more.