 |
|
Our weekly e-mail blast is made possible by a sponsorship from:
|
Interested in advertising your event, program, research study or employment listing
in this E-Blast?
Quarterly Newsletter advertising opportunities also available
|
|
Check out all of our workshops, events and where we'll be exhibiting!
|
|
A United Way Participating Agency
Code 9817
|
Simply choose
Autism Connection of PA"
to have 0.5% of your purchase donated
|
|
| |
|
|
|
SINGLE MOM'S SEARCH FOR THERAPIST HAMPERED BY INSURANCE COMPANIES
Natalie Dunnege puts all her spare money into therapy for her son. She says it helps a lot. But Dunnege herself is struggling, feeling depressed and overwhelmed. She decided to look for her own therapist.
"One of the things that I've really had to wrap my head around is that I can't change him," she explains. "I can only change how I handle the situation. And not that I would want to change who he is. He's a really good kid. But it's a lot to handle, especially as a single parent."
|
|
 |
|
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
|
|
Autism, Drugs & Alcohol
Presented by: Luciana Randall, M.R.C.
Executive Director of
Autism Connection of PA
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Autism Connection of PA
Community Room, Suite 101
35 Wilson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sensory Friendly Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
|
The Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood will open exclusively for program participants for an hour before the Museum opens, then the fun will continue with Daniel-themed activities in a private party room. Those who wish to meet Daniel can stay for a visit with a costumed Daniel character right after the program ends.
Sunday, August 14, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,
The Children's Museum, 10 Children's Way, Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Regular admission fees $16/adult, $14/child apply, families with Access card $2/person (use online code SF16), price includes museum admission, limited availability.
Tickets available online HERE
For more information, please contact Viv Shaffer at [email protected]
or 412-322-5058 ext. 234
|
|
|
|
|
Pennsylvania's Local Task Force
|
The state and local task forces serve as advocates for children with disabilities. Although they do not have any authority to issue directives or establish policy for the operating agencies or to become involved in the administration of programs for which these agencies are responsible, they can play an important role in communicating needs and problems to the appropriate sources.
Another purpose is to insure that the intent and spirit of the Right to Education Consent Agreement is carried out throughout the Commonwealth of PA and to make recommendations that assist in improving, strengthening, expanding and monitoring programs and services for children with disabilities.
Connect with your local task force
HERE
|
|
|
|
|
Family Fun With Creative Drama Games
|
Open Up Pgh will continue it's month family improv workshops. This is an opportunity to try out dramatic theater exercises in an inclusive environment for all ages and abilities. You will learn games you can take home and play with your family!
Saturday, August 6 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Arcade Community Theater, 811 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Free event (suggested donation of $10/family)
|
|
|
|
East Liberty resident lands summer internship with Pittsburgh Department of City Planning
|
Epilepsy in family members raises risk of autism
|
Drugs taken by those with ASD come with varied risk
|
|
|
|
|
|
Induced labor doesn't increase autism odds, study finds
|
Could a simple hearing test diagnose autism?
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
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
|
|
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
- travel expenses covered
Contact: Paula Webster
304-293-8227
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
We are open to all caregivers of those with any disability.
2 locations: Children's Aid Society, Mercer
, PA,
6:00 p.m.,
3rd Wednesday of the month or
Valley Baptist Church, Farrell, PA, 6:00 p.m., 2nd Thursday of the month
|
|
|
|
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).
|
|
|
|
|
Autism Social and Support Network
|
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:
|
|
|
|
