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Move It In May!
Is this the year you
Run For A
Reason?
Saturday, May 6
5k, Kids Fun Run, Pet Walk
Marathon Relay, Half and Full Marathon
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Become a Team Captain or
Join an existing team to
walk and fundraise
Saturday, May 13, 2017
7:45 a.m. Registration Begins
9:00 a.m. 5k Walk
9:15 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Walk
Stage AE, North Shore Pittsburgh
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Our weekly e-mail blast is made possible by a sponsorship from:
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Interested in advertising your event, program, research study or employment listing
in this E-Blast?
Quarterly Newsletter advertising opportunities also available
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Click HERE for a listing of all of our Support Groups!
If interested in starting a group in your area, please contact Marie at
[email protected]
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A United Way Participating Agency
Code 9817
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DIMMED LIGHTS, LOOSENED RULES: GROWING NUMBER OF BUSINESSES CATER TO AUTISTIC VISITORS
T
oy stores are dimming the lights and turning off the music. A ferris wheel is letting children and their parents stay on as long as they want. And cinemas are letting patrons wander around the theater if they don't want to stay in their seat.
Those patrons are individuals with autism.
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THIS MONDAY!
Transition to Adulthood
OVR & the Early Reach
Initiative
Presented by:
Brett Glavey, MSW, LSW
Monday, February 27, 2017
Autism Connection of PA Community Room
35 Wilson Street, Suite 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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Understanding and Handling Police Interactions and "Mental Health" Court Options in Allegheny County
Presented by:
Kate Lovelace, Esquire
Saturday, March 11, 2017
1:30 pm. - 3:30 p.m.
Autism Connection of PA Community Room
35 Wilson Street, Suite 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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Understanding Special
Needs Planning
Presented by:
Julian E. Gray, CELA
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Autism Connection of PA Community Room
35 Wilson Street, Suite 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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Spring Conference 2016
Treating OCD in the Autism Community
Presented by:
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
of Western Pennsylvania
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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"Refrigerator Mothering" is dead, but the blame game lives on
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What you need to know about reward systems for kids on the Autism Spectrum
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Cookings bonds family affected by autism and allergies
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Brain hiccup may explain some social problems in autism
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Outdoor adventure program is a promising treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder
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ASSET STUDY: MANAGING EMOTIONS FOR TEENS WITH ASD
- Ages 12-17 with ASD
- IQ over 80
- Have difficulties with emotions
- Program involves individual sessions, at home practices, and online resources
- No cost to participate, payment for completing assessments
Contact:
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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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THE EFFECT OF THERAPEUTIC RIDING ON STRESS LEVELS IN YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
The purpose of the study is to better understand the effectiveness of therapeutic horseback riding and other stress management techniques for young adults, ages 13-25, on the autism spectrum. The study involves three phases of 10 weeks each, with rest periods in-between. There is a monetary incentive of $150.00 for the entire study period of approximately 1 and a half years.
Contact:
Betsy Kemeny
[email protected]
724-738-4306
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HUMAN SEXUALITY SURVEY
Robert Morris University is conducting a research study determining the percentage of adolescents with autism spectrum disorders who receive some type of human sexuality education, whether that be in school or an additional resource. A brief Survey Monkey for parents to complete has been created. Completion of this survey will assist in acknowledging the lack of education for this population, thus advocating for creation of more programs and inclusion in curriculum.
Contact for survey:
Kasey Walls
[email protected]
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GIRLS WITH ASD: FRIENDSHIP PROJECT
We are inviting girls with ASD and their parents to participate in interviews about making and maintaining friends.
We further want to understand what parents think about their child with ASD's friends and the role the parent plays in the friendship making process.
Participants must be:
- Either a girl with an ASD, the parent of a girl with an ASD
- Between the ages of 8 and 12, for the children with ASD and over 18, for the parents
- Fluent in English and speak English as his or her primary language
- Able to commit 1.5-2 hours to participate in the screening and interview process
Contact:
Erinn Finke
814-867-4340
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ROMANCE AND INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD
We are inviting adults with ASD and, if applicable, their significant others to participate in interviews about making and maintaining romantic relationships.
We would like to know what skills they believed are required to be in a relationship with someone with ASD, and their satisfaction with their current relationships.
Participants must be:
- A person with an ASD (you do not currently have to be in a romantic relationship to participate in this study)
- A person in a relationship with someone with ASD
- 18 years or older
- Fluent in English and speak English as his or her primary language
- Able to commit 1.5-2 hours to participate in the screening and interview process
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NEW GROUP! McKeesport Parent Support
Our first meeting will be
Monday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Find the Beauty Within Salon, 1528 Lincoln Way, McKeesport, PA 15131
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Parents of Adult Children with ASD Meeting
Please join us on February 26th from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. for this month's focus: Mindfulness and Self Care. We will be led through a mindfulness activity by our guest, Kelly Monk.
Carnegie Library, Squirrel Hill, Conference Room B
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PAG - Parents of Adults living in Group Homes
Are you the parent(s) of an adult child diagnosed with ASD and co-occurring disabilities who lives in a group home? Would you like a place to meet, talk, laugh, cry, advocate, rant with other parents?
Meeting Date and Time: February 27, 2017, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Email Marie for location. We want to ensure all attendees are PAG's.
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Autism Connection of PA does not endorse any products or services.
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