 |
|
Check out all of our workshops, events and where we'll be exhibiting!
|
|
Choose "ABOARD's Autism Connection of PA"
to have 0.5% of your purchase donated |
|
for more information about advertising in this
weekly e-blast
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AUTISM, PUBERTY AND ONE FAMILY'S STRUGGLE TO RAISE THEIR TEENAGE SONS
 
Alexander Brown swings back and forth on a makeshift hammock bolted to a wooden beam in his living room. The swaying seems to soothe the otherwise uneasy 14-year-old. His mother gazes at him from the couch and their eyes briefly connect.
"I would love to be in Alexander's head just for a few hours," said Diane Brown, her head slumped against her hand. "He's having a hard time going through puberty right now."
|
|
 |
|
Upcoming Events:
"Handwriting in the Raw"
Steps from Sensory to Cursive
Autism Connection of PA Community Room
Etna, PA 15223
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
1:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
More Information and
Basic Behavioral Approaches to Toilet Training and Sleep Problems for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Connection of PA Community Room
Etna, PA 15223
Friday, October 16, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
More Information and
|
|
Charity registration for the Pittsburgh Marathon is open! Looking for runners and walkers for the following events:
|
Saturday, April 30
5k Kids of Steel 1 Mile |
Sunday, May 1
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Marathon Relay
|
|
|
Get Connected!
|
Join us for the information about what we do and who we help, stay for the Chinese raffle items and food by Mission.Mahi food truck!
$10 admission can be purchased HERE, includes one drink ticket
|
Monday, November 2, 2015
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wigle Whiskey
2401 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Boo To You Too!
A Sensory Friendly Halloween Celebration
|
Halloween activities including crafts, story time, dance party and much more! Costumes welcome, but not required. Cafe will be closed, tables will be available for families who bring their own snacks.
Friday, October 30, 2015, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with limited activities, all activities open 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tickets-Museum Members: $6 in advance/$10 at door, Nonmembers: $9 in advance/$13 at door
Please use code
BOOYOU15 to receive Member rate online. Only 250 tickets available.
|
|
|
|
|
Allegheny County Music Festival Fund
|
The Allegheny County Music Festival Fund (ACMFF) has provided children and youth receiving services through Allegheny County Department of Human Services and the Juvenile Section of the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas with life-enriching items and opportunities otherwise unavailable through traditional government funding.
Children receiving services through DHS, a DHS-contracted provider, or Allegheny County Juvenile Probation are eligible to benefit from the ACMFF.
A sampling of approved requests includes, but is not limited to: dance lessons, computers (refurbished) and age-appropriate software, graduation expenses, college tours, summer camp tuition, registration fees for recreational activities and memberships to cultural attractions.
Requests must be made by a social service professional working for DHS, a DHS-contracted provider or Allegheny County Juvenile Probation on behalf of a child receiving services.
Click
HERE for more information
|
|
|
|
|
Housing, Employment, and Community Inclusion
|
Future Planning for Special Needs Speaker Series
Friday, October 9, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am,
ACHIEVA, 711 Bingham Street Pittsburgh PA 15203
More information and RSVP information available
HERE
|
|
|
|
Discover resources in the community that are available to individuals with disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with community based organizations, assistive technology providers, training programs, advocacy groups, transition service providers, recreational programs, vendors and business resources.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,
Rodef Shalom, 4905 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
|
|
|
|
|
Bring the ABLE Act to Pennsylvania
|
Senate Bill 879, which would let Pennsylvania begin offering ABLE savings accounts to people with disabilities and their families, has great energy behind it right now. The bill passed the Senate with bipartisan, unanimous support.
In order to make ABLE savings accounts available in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania House now needs to vote on Senate Bill 879. We need you to contact your Representative, tell him/her how being able to save for community living expenses is important to you.
Click here to contact your Representative
|
|
|
|
|
|
PLEASE STOP WHITEWASHING AUTISM
|
AFTER A BOY WITH AUTISM DISRUPTED A BROADWAY SHOW, THIS ACTOR LEAPT TO HIS DEFENSE
|
|
|
|
|
|
HOME VIDEOS CAN REVEAL SECRETS OF AUTISM
|
ARE DIESEL CARS RESPONSIBLE FOR RISING AUTISM RATES?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PERSPECTIVES PROGRAM
- Ages 16-45 with ASD
- 18-month intervention program
- Eligible participants will receive one of two interventions; Cognitive Enhancement Therapy or Enriched Supportive Therapy, at no cost
Contact:
1-866-647-3436
|
PITTSBURGH EARLY AUTISM STUDY
- Infants up to age 3 months with older sibling (both ASD and typically developing)
- Pregnant women may also inquire
- Visits take place in the home
Contact: Krista Pugliesi
412-624-9355
|
|
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER PERSONALITY PROFILE
- Males ages 13-19 with Asperger's diagnosis
- 60 minutes with Carlow College
Contact: Jennifer Pfeuffer
|
SUPPORTING TRANSITION EDUCATION IN AUTISM SURVEY
- Research study to assess knowledge base and needs for supporting transition of care in youth with autism
- Must be a family member or caregiver of a child, adolescent or young adult with autism
To complete this survey and contribute to the growing field of transitional care in autism, please go to:
Contact Anuja Jindal
|
THE SUBJECTIVE EXPERIENCES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSITION AND COLLEGE INTEGRATION FOR STUDENTS LIVING WITH HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
- 18 to 24 year old
- Functionally independent undergraduate college student that is living with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Participation should take between 60-90 minutes via emailed questionnaires and documents, and there is a modest incentive for complete participation
Contact Jordan M. Rood, M.A. at [email protected]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADDITIONAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
|
|
|
|
|
CLASS Kids/Vocational Ventures
|
Are you a parent or guardian in Allegheny County? Does your teen want to earn valuable skills and cash? Would you like your child age 3-13 to be included in an activity that best suits their interests?
FOR MORE INFORMATION
contact Char
:
412-683-7100 ext. 2245 or
|
|
|
|
This program is a specialized support system for young adults from 18 to 25 years of age with a primary diagnosis of autism. It has been designed to facilitate and develop peer relationships and socialization skills. The group is held on Thursdays from 4:00 to 7:00pm at 425 Main St., Youngstown, PA 15696. For more information contact Helen Tautkus-Berry at (724) 446-7282 or [email protected].
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NEW GROUP: Cresson Area Parent Support
|
Cambria County, contact facilitator for information
|
|
|
|
|
South Hills Grandparents Group
|
Interested grandparents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder meet, share experiences, support each other and collectively share the love of their grandchildren.
Join us the 1st Wednesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
at the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road, Room 107D
|
|
|
|
|
Three New AERI Adult Social Groups
|
All groups are open and free to any adult, visitors and new members always welcome.
Butler
Social events or skills development occur in the community monthly, March-December.
Contact for times and locations:
Sarah Langley
814-558-0791
|
Ebensburg
Meet in the community on the last Friday of the month, March-December, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Contact for meeting locations:
Lydia Aney
412-992-7929 |
State College
Each session includes a structured discussion of challenges and needs for those with autism, followed by an interactive activity. Second Tuesday of the month, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at:
FBR-AERI Office and Clinic
270 Walker Drive, Suite 102 W
State College, PA |
|
|
|
|
|
FBR Washington Parent Support & Children's Play Group
|
Support for parents, strengthening the lives of their children and families.
Join us the 3rd Tuesday of every month (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at FBR Washington, Milcraft Building 90, West Chestnut Street, Suite 110LL, Washington, PA 15301.
Please RSVP by the Friday before each group by calling the FBR Team at 724-229-0311
|
|
|
|
|
Washington County Support Group
|
Mini-Series on Developing Strong IEP's and Work with School Teams,
Beginning with the End in Mind
Part 2: Working Effectively With Your School Team
Wednesday, October 21st
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
|
Part 3: Your Parental Rights
Wednesday, November 18th
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
St. David's Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia, PA 15367
Registration is required
HERE
|
|
|
|
|
Awesome Autism Support Group
|
Support group for families with autism, ADHD, sensory processing and epilepsy in the Greenville/Hermitage Area
Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Hillside Presbyterian Church, 2 North Street, Greenville, PA 16125. Child care and snack available.
Group Leader: Julia Cassidy
Phone: 724-718-3951
|
|
|
|
Parent Support Group services Parents/Caregivers raising children with ASD and related disorders
Greater Hazelwood Family Center,
5006 Second Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15207,
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,
Monthly: 4th Thursday
|
|
|
|
Autism family support group for Bradford County
Join us every 4th Sunday of the month from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the YMCA, 9 College Avenue, Towanda, PA 18848.
|
|
|
|
