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Check out all of our workshops, events and where we'll be exhibiting!
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Our friends at
Salt Power Yoga
have generously made us the recipient for their 100% charity class. Fun, irreverent and music-filled. Their teachers give you their time and you give them your sweat (and cash). $5 minimum donation. Fridays in Seven Fields from 6-7 PM. Saturdays in Sewickley from 5-6 PM. Snacks and drinks afterward.
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Autism Connection of PA"
to have 0.5% of your purchase donated
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A United Way Participating Agency
Code 9817
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for more information about advertising in this
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AUTISM RESEARCH PUTS LIMITED FOCUS ON SERVICES, LIFESPAN ISSUES
A new federal report finds that fewer dollars are going toward studying services and the needs of those on the spectrum as they age.
Spending on autism research across the country fell from $348.6 million in 2010 to $299.9 million in 2011 before rebounding a bit to $331.9 million in 2012, according to a new
report
from the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, a federal advisory panel comprised of government officials and members of the autism community.
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Make A Difference One Step At A Time
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Stage AE
Pittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh Thunderbirds
Ultimate Frisbee Fundraiser
Saturday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m.
Founder's Field
101 Eisele Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
Come out for a fun night with the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds and Dream Cream Ice Cream food truck. Food truck proceeds and 50/50 will be donated to Autism Connection of PA
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Making Food Fun for the Picky Eater
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Sensory Link Pediatric Therapy is offering a specialized feeding program for 5 1/2 - 10 year olds that will provide a fun and comfortable environment for picky eaters. This 6 week session will consist of food-based/sensory activities, basic meal prep and consumption. A fun way to increase your child's comfort level with food and friends.
Wednesdays, 5:00 - 5:45 p.m., April 27th - June 1st.
Total fee is $90 and registration is required. Visit
sensorylink.com or call 412-487-7771 for more information.
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Monthly Family Drama/Theater Games
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Have fun playing silly theater games with your family! The workshop welcomes everyone of all ages and is especially welcoming to those with special needs.
Every first Saturday of the month (beginning April 2nd), 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Arcade Comedy Theater, 811 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (parking available at garage across the street).
Workshops are free, but $10 donations are accepted per family for future events.
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Handicapable Square Dancing
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For individuals 18 years of age or older, ambulatory, with a caregiver that can participate with them.
Beginning Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., weekly, Dorseyville Alliance Church, 3703 Saxonburg Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238
To register, please contact: Marti or Garry Beatty, cell 412-915-8486, home 724-443-2616
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UK grocery store to offer "quiet hours" for autistic shoppers
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Autism advocates look to tech but cash is an issue
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The Un-Prescription for Autism
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Gastrointestinal problems in autism may originate in genes, study suggest
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This commonly prescribed drug could help treat autism
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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
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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
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MATERNAL LANGUAGE INPUT TO YOUNG CHILDREN WITH ASD
- Mother primary caretaker and speaks English as primary language
- Child 2-6 years old
- ASD diagnosis
- Uses 0-50 words, pictures, and/or signs to communicate
Contact: Beth Breakstone
973-985-4341
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Just Us Parents Autism Support Group
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Join us for our next meeting, Aspire Pediatric Therapy speaking to our group about the services they offer for both young children and teen/young adults.
Panera Bread, 8800 Covenant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday, May 2nd.
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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 Tuesday (changed from Thursdays).
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group
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Group to support all of those affected by autism.
Children's Aide Society, Mercer, PA, 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6:00 p.m.
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Easter Seals Sibling Support Groups
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South: Washington/Allegheny
Contact: Rita Cost
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North: Butler/Allegheny County
Contact: Rita Costa
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East: Westmoreland/Allegheny
Contact: Rhonda Picard
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