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TOMORROW!!!
Sensory-Friendly Concert:
Heroes and Inspirations
Saturday, June 25th at 2:30 p.m.
Open to people of all ages and abilities but designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities or other disabilities, this performance will provide patrons with the opportunity to enjoy a symphony concert together with family and friends in a relaxed environment.
At the performance, the orchestra will share a program of music honoring superheroes, astronauts, athletes, teachers and others who make a positive difference in the world around them. You can help us celebrate these and other extraordinary characters and individuals by sharing your hero-inspired artwork with the orchestra!
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Check out all of our workshops, events and where we'll be exhibiting!
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Code 9817
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Simply choose
Autism Connection of PA"
to have 0.5% of your purchase donated
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PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS COMMON IN SIBLINGS OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
Psychiatric conditions crop up more than twice as often in families that include a child with autism as in the general population. That's the upshot of the most sweeping study to date of mental health in siblings of children with autism.
Autism is known to
share genetic roots
with a range of psychiatric and developmental conditions. Researchers have shown that
nearly half of siblings of children with autism
have difficulties with attention, language, learning or mood even when they don't have autism. These families are also at elevated risk for conditions such as
schizophrenia
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Information session on Community Data Roundtable's BHRS outcomes project
Information session for
Psychologists, BHRS evaluators,
provider groups, and
interested professionals
July 12, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Autism Connection of PA
Community Room, Suite 101
35 Wilson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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ABA Made Useful:
Practical Behavior Techniques
for Caregivers
Presented by: Jeremy Flowers,
Licensed Behavioral Specialist
and Consultant
Thursday, August 4, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Autism Connection of PA
Community Room, Suite 101
35 Wilson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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Yoga Helps! 6-week Autism-Specific Yoga Program
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Propel your child forward in a fun social group environment when you use Yoga Helps!, a research-based, ASD specific yoga program you can do with your child.
Wednesdays, June 16-July 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Parents in Toto, 143 S. Main Street,
Zelienople, PA 16063
More information can be found
HERE, or by calling 724-759-1314
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I'm Ready To Work! An Employment Skills Workshop For High Schoolers
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Evolve Coaching will be holding a 12-session group focused on developing the skills needed to gain and maintain competitive employment. This group will utilize the
Skills to Pay the Bills curriculum with special consideration and topics relevant to high school students with ASD ages 12-21.
2-hour group sessions will be held Monday-Thursday, over the course of 3 weeks. Multiple sessions will be offered to fit your busy schedule. This workshop can be funded by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). Please contact us to learn more.
Evolve Coaching provides unique and individualized coaching support in the areas of organization, communication, and independence.
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Federal panel seeks input on autism
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Army to open first autism center for military kids
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This 'hugging machine" aims to help people on the autism spectrum with sensory issues
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Study to examine new ways to transfer autistic child's improving communication skills into education setting
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A single species of gut bacteria may reverse autism
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PERSPECTIVES PROGRAM
- Ages 16-45 with ASD
- 18-month psychosocial research intervention
- Participants will receive either Cognitive Enhancement Therapy or Enriched Supportive Therapy at no cost
- Help improve social functioning, problem solving, and stress management
- Participant payment for all research-based testing
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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WVU MRI STUDY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS WITH AUTISM
- Ages 11-28
- able to have a 45-60 minute MRI
- no sedation or blood draws
- will receive $20
Contact: Paula Webster
304-293-8227
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Project Director-Transition Pathways
Exciting opportunity to manage the new Transition Pathways initiative at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute's (AJDAI) Life Course Outcomes research program (LCO). The LCO is discovering strategies, beyond clinical interventions, that promote positive outcomes and prevent negative ones for people affected by autism and related conditions. Transition Pathways, is an "innovation incubator" intended to implement and pilot test a wide range of community-based, replicable approaches for helping neurodiverse youth transition successfully to young adulthood.
To see full list of essential functions and apply, go to
www.drexeljobs.com and search keyword: "autism". This job is requisition #7512
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Parent to Parent of PA Southwest Regional Coordinator
Matching families together to volunteer Peer Supporters (mentors) for purposes of support and information, robust outreach to parents and professionals, assist with recruitment and training of Peer Supporters.
Send cover letter and resume to Fiona Patrick, Program Director at
[email protected] by June 27, 2016. Additional information available
HERE
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Mainline Area Special Needs Advocacy Group
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For parents, caregivers and providers of children with special needs. Join us for an evening of networking and support, and learn about our local resources. July meeting will feature Home Nursing Agency's Pediatric Home Connection.
Thursday, June 14th, St. Francis University at the DiSepio Institute,
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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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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TGIF welcomes young adults ages 18-40's for food, fun and fellowship on Friday nights. Planned activities reflect participants' interests.
Youth Community Center, located in the parking lot of the Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Road, Moon Township, PA, 15108, Friday nights from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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Autism Social and Support Network
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Dedicated to serving the needs of autistic individuals and offering support to their families through social clubs for adults and teens and a family support group.
For more information contact f
acilitator:
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