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Workshops and Webinars

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Dionna Rojas shares the journey that both she and her husband went on to find the answers to support their son when he was a toddler.

Dionna shares how she had to humble herself and be open to creative ways to advocate for her son to finally achieve the goal of getting his diagnosis to ensure he had access to the correct supports.

Description in text below Virtual Workshop Intro to Autism

Getting any new diagnosis comes with the need to understand it. Learn the basics about autism, and get some take-home tips, from people who understand and have worked in this field for 20+ years.

We will explain the details about autism and how brain differences help shape personality, likes, dislikes, fears, eating, sleeping, the senses, and communication. Please come and ask your questions, meet others with similar concerns and learn what to do at home and in the community!

This is a free workshop, but pre-registration is required.

September 14, 2022

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Nancy Murray will present information on policies and legislation that impact people with disabilities and families, such as the DSP (direct support professional) workforce crisis and the waiting list.

She will also explain why the voices of people with disabilities and families are crucial for change to happen.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Events and Activities

Evolve Coaching Casting Call Flyer information in text below

Casting call for:

There is Support: Empowering people with disabilities who experience financial abuse

Seeking actors with and without disabilities to fill various roles of characters appearing 18 and older. Acting experience is preferred but is not required.

Filming will tentatively take place during the weekend of October 8, 2022, east of Pittsburgh.

If interested, please send a brief video of yourself along with a headshot (photo) to casting@evolve-coaching.org. If sending a video is prohibitive to your application, please send a photo and a statement of interest explaining why you'd like to be considered.

The casting team will prioritize actors who have not yet participated in a previous ESCA/Blackburn project, though all are welcome to apply. The ability to speak, hear, or see are not necessary to be considered for these roles.

You can view the most recent project on Abuse here.

There is Support Coming Together to Recognize Abuse and Support People with Disabilities

Call for Artists! Evolve Coaching's 10th Annual Evening of Arts and Gallery show is October 29, 2022 at the Brewhouse Association. We are seeking applicants who identify as neurodiverse and/or developmentally disabled. Artwork of any medium should consider the theme of Reality/Illusion and not exceed 3 pieces maximum. The deadline to apply is September 9, 2022.

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Participants Needed

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AUTISM RESEARCH

EDI-fNIRS- functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

The Center of Excellence for Autism Research at the University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study to measure emotion regulation. We are enrolling parents or guardians and children ages 4-8 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Parents will complete a small battery of assessments and children will take part in computer games where they wear a cap on their head to measure brain activity. The appointment takes approximately 2-3 hours. We offer payment for participating.

If you would like more information, please email to autismrecruiter@upmc.edu

or phone toll free 1-866-647-3436. http://www.REAACT.pitt.edu

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY AUTISM SOCIAL SKILLS INTERVENTION

PSU Lab of Developmental Neuroscience

Participate in a computer game intervention designed to alleviate social symptoms and foster more independence in autistic adolescents (10-18 years). Families come to Penn State Univ. 3 times over 6 months to play computer games, answer survey questions, and have eye movements observed. Adolescents play a computer game at home 3 times/week for 3 of the months.

Families are paid for lab visits and game play time and reimbursed for travel costs. Scheduling is flexible. For more information go to http://sagaintervention.com or email: psu.asd.gameintervention@gmail.com

NEW RESEARCH STUDY: DEVELOPING A MEASURE OF ADULT FUNCTIONING IN ASD

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry are seeking volunteers aged 18 and older diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or caregivers of adults with ASD to participate in a study. The purpose of this study is to create a reliable and valid measure of adult functioning in adults with ASD.

Online surveys
Complete on your own time
$80 compensation provided

If you are interested, please contact 412-260-6593 or AFSstudy@upmc.edu

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