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Presley's Place

A world-class sensory space at the Pittsburgh International Airport

Concourse A, next to Gate A9

What: a series of virtual workshops with peers

For Whom: students heading to or in the first year of college with readiness barriers – especially students with Autism, ADHD and/or Anxiety

When: Monday nights from 7- 8:30 pm

Dates: March 18- May 21st. No class April 1 (Easter Monday)

(scholarships available based on financial need )Contact LeeAnn Wagner Cica at lawcica@striveacc.com or 412-901-0851 with questions

Contact: LeeAnn Wagner Cica at lawcica@striveacc.com or 412-901-0851 with questions

Cost: $260.00 (discounts available based on financial need )

ARTfully UPlifting is a newly developed show uniting themes of hope, acceptance, and inclusion for sensory-friendly audiences. In a first-of-its-kind for Point Park University, the Conservatory of Performing Arts students will create a variety of live performances showcased in a concert style format. 

March 30, 2024 2:00 PM

PNC Theatre

350 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Sensory Friendly Egg-stravaganza!

March 30th

8:30am - 10:00am

Celebrate springtime at this sensory supportive experience at Carnegie Museum of Natural History! From tiny insects to giant dinosaurs, the museum has eggs and nests of all shapes and sizes to discover. Which one is YOUR favorite? Museum galleries will open to this event before regular museum hours, will have reduced audio/visual elements, and calming spaces with support materials.

Pre-registration is required, and includes regular museum admission if you would like to stay past 10am.

Join Achieva "In Hollywood" at their annual Pittsburgh Promenade!

Become a Hollywood Star for an evening on March 23rd, and walk the red carpet, stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and celebrate with people who bring a wide range of talent, personality, and flair!

Your support at this event directly impacts thousands in our community with disabilities, funding crucial programs like Advocacy and Family Support.

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