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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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RARE LOOK AT HISPANIC FAMILIES CONFIRMS AUTISM'S GENETIC PATTERN
One of the first studies to explore Hispanic families with a history of autism reveals that parents of children with the condition show some autism features themselves. Autism-related traits are known to
aggregate within families, but most of that work has focused on Caucasians...
A research focus on
understudied racial and ethnic groups
is laudable, says
Rosa Hoekstra
, assistant professor of psychology at King's College London, who was not involved in the study. "We've been very skewed toward studying high-income white populations in autism research."
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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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Community HealthChoices Advocacy & Family Supports
Information Session
Presented by: Janice Meinert, MSW
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
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Boo To You Too
Sensory Friendly Halloween Party
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Join us for a sensory friendly Halloween party!
Individuals with Sensory Sensitivities can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment.
Sunday, October 30, Limited activities begin at 4:00 p.m. all other activities and trick or treating 5:30p.m.-8:00 p.m., The Children's Museum,
10 Children's Way,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
There is a 250 person limit for the event, and registration is required. Register HERE and use promo code BOO2016 for to reduce ticket price to $2.00.
For registration assistance or more information please call
412-322-5058 x234
or email
[email protected]
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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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Autistic employees can give companies an edge in innovative thinking
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People with autism make more logical decisions
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Netflix picks up new original series about autism, "Atypical"
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Foiling acid could help children with autism communicate better
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Study identified defect in cells that could be treated by existing medication
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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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SOCIAL SKILLS INTERVENTION FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
- Ages 18-35
- Primary diagnosis of Asperger's or high-functioning autism
- Ability to use language in complete sentences
Volunteers will meet once a week for 16 weeks. Each week will consist of 75 minute group session and 90 minute session of practicing skills with typically-developing peers, including community outings.
Contact:
Ryan Schaitkin
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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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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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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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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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Cumberland County -- Spectrum Friends
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Isaacs Famous Grilled Sandwhiches and Restaurant,
1200 West Main St.,
Lemoyne, Pa., October 26, 2016,
6:30pm
This meeting will feature Jonathan Burchard adjunct instructor at Messiah College as a guest speaker
Facilitator: Thomas Hassell,
717-766-2634 or
717-701-3405,
[email protected]
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Lancaster County -- Adult Social Group
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Meetings are the 4th Wednesday of every month, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Woods Edge Plaza Shopping Center, 128 South Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603
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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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Washington County -- Support Group
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Speech Language Therapist Evelyn Mariperisena-Meinert will be the guest speaker at the next meeting. A Q&A session will follow.
St. David's Episcopal Church, 905 East McMurray Road, Venetia, PA 15317, Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For more information contact f
acilitator:
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