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Autism Connection of PA
is a participating charity in all
Pittsburgh
Marathon Events!
Is this the year you "Run For A Reason"?
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All events take place,
Saturday,
May 6 & Sunday,
May 7
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in this E-Blast?
Quarterly Newsletter advertising opportunities also available
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Check out all of our workshops, events and where we'll be exhibiting!
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WHEN CHURCH HURTS
She came up to me, our first Sunday there, and said, "If your son needs to be in a more quiet place, he is welcome to hang out with me in the lobby. I have the church's WiFi passcode and he can use it if he has a device. I know it must be hard not to go into the service with the your husband, so this way, you guys can have the hour together."
I was speechless. And grateful. And amazed.
No one tells you that church and sensory issues are like oil and water. They don't mention it in
OT
, or when you get the diagnosis, or even in the books that talk about what to expect.
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Autism and Emergency:
A Workshop for
Professionals and Volunteers
Presented by: Officer Scott Bailey
Jessica Benham, MA
Lu Randall, M.R.C.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Autism Connection of PA
Community Room, Suite 101
35 Wilson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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Girls and Autism
Presented by: Walter Graves, PhD
Saturday, October 22, 2016
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Autism Connection of PA
Community Room, Suite 101
35 Wilson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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Is Autism Medical?
Looking Beyond Behavior
Presented by: Kristin Wees, M.S. Chem
Saturday, November 5, 2016
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Autism Connection of PA
Community Room, Suite 101
35 Wilson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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Triple B Farms
823 Berry Lane
Monongahela, PA 15063
Pre-registration for scarecrow decorating is required by calling 724-258-3557
Autism Connection of PA will provide volunteers for these activities.
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Saturday,
October 1st
and
Sunday, October 2nd
Sensory Friendly
Fall Festival
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
With the purchase of a Fall Festival All Day Play Wristband ($13/child $8/adult), families will enjoy all of
the fun at Triple B Farms. No pre-registration required.
Scarecrow Decorating
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Create a life-sized scarecrow to take home. All materials are available with a $20 donation (proceeds benefit Autism Connection).
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Trains and Tractors: T-n-T Event
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Sensory Link Pediatric Therapy is hosting a this free and open to the public event, especially designed for the inclusion of children with special needs. Children will have the opportunity to explore various vehicles such as a school bus, tractor, fire truck and participate in sensory play stations.
Saturday, September 24, 2016, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sensory Link Pediatric Therapy, 2400 Wildwood Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044
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Who Is OVR and What Can They Do For Me?
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Join us for a meet-up highlighting employment and what the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation may be able to provide. There will be a counselor on hand from the office to answer any questions, plus you can learn about two community agencies supporting individuals with autism to find work.
Sunday, September 25, 2016,
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill,
5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Conference Room B
To RSVP or ask questions about the event, please contact
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Glade Run Transitions Program OPEN HOUSE
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Join us for an opportunity to tour and learn about Glade Run Lutheran Services Transitions Program in Zelienople. OPEN HOUSE activities will include a meet and greet with Transitions Program staff, Q & A session, OVR presentation on Labor Laws and a tour of the classrooms.
Monday, September 26, 2016, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., White Cottage, 70 West Beaver Street, Zelienople, PA 16033.
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Adaptive Dance at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater
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Students with ASD or other sensory sensitivities explore movement and rhythm in this 10-week class. Our curriculum emphasizes creative movement principles and simplified ballet technique in a welcoming and structured studio environment.
Saturdays, starting September 10, 2016,
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. (grades 7-12),
3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.(grades 1-6),
$5 / class, 2900 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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Pennsylvania's Local Task Force on the Right To Education
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The Local Task Force welcomes parents, professionals, and citizen advocates dedicated to the education of all school aged children who receive special education services.
Local Tasks Force's are available to assist and support
students with disabilities and their families. Meetings are open to the public. You are encouraged to attend and participate.
Membership in the Local Task Force is determined at the local level, with a 51% majority of parents/consumers required. Each LTF must have representatives from the IU (Intermediate Unit), the local MH/MR (Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office), the local ARC, school district, and parents/consumers. LTF's have the same geographical areas as the Intermediate Unit in their area.
For more information about meetings, please contact Keith Focht at 717-783-6921 or
[email protected]
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Women with autism hide complex struggles behind masks
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The pioneers: How parents are experimenting with marijuana for autism
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Problems plague vocational rehabilitation
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Mothers of children with autism might have higher risk of heart disease
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Is there a link between autism and synesthesia?
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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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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
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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
- travel expenses covered
Contact: Paula Webster
304-293-8227
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AUTISM AND PARENTAL STRESS
This research seeks to understand how specific individual child factors correlate with parental stress, in an effort to provide more practical insight into family-centered approaches to care. If you are the caregiver of a child who has been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, (of any functioning level) aged 6-18, please consider completing this on-line survey. The survey takes approximately 20-30 minutes, there is a small incentive for participation. Please click on the link below to participate or for additional information.
Contact: Tina Boni
412-916-8852
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Purpose of Life Home Health Care Agency is hiring a Behavioral Specialist. The position develops and plans services for adults with autism and offers ongoing support. It requires experience in Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavioral Support Plans, and Crisis Intervention Plans, as well as on-call for crisis intervention. Qualifications are Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or Applied Behavior Analysis or PA Behavioral Specialist License.
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Allegheny County -- Shoulders For Moms
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Group for parents and caregivers of children with diagnosed behavior disorders to participate in an open-forum discussion.
First meeting: Monday, September 19th, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., East Allegheny Family Center, 200 Westinghouse Avenue, Wilmerding, PA 15148
Children welcome, refreshments will be served, please contact Yolanda at 412-608-5046 or Melissa at 412-829-6171
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Allegheny County -- Spouse Support Group
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A support group for spouses or partners of those on the autism spectrum (diagnosed or not).
Squirrel Hill Library (corner of Murray and Forbes), Conference Room C,
September 12, 2016,
5:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to Rebecca at
[email protected]. Feel free to invite others to this meeting if it is relevant for them.
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Allegheny County -- South Hills Grandparents Group
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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
Facilitator: Marilyn Hoyson, PhD
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Mercer County -- A.S.D. Support Group
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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
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Allegheny County -- TGIF Adult Social Group
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TGIF welcomes young adults ages 18-40's for food, fun and fellowship every Friday night. 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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Allegheny County -- Autism Urban Connections
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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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Washington County -- Support Group
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A representative from the PEAL Center will be present at the next meeting to discuss behavioral assessments.
St. David's Episcopal Church, 905 East McMurray Road, Venetia, PA 15317, Wednesday, September 28, 2016, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For more information contact f
acilitator:
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Bucks County -- Support Group
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Support for families who have children with special needs.
Divisive Church, Grace Point Room 2nd Floor,
325 Street Road,
Southampton, PA 18966,
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,
Every third Sunday of the month.
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