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Event Will Feature:
Dinner
Mindwarp Show featuring Mentalist/Magician Steve Haberman
Vocal talents of Tracy Lynn
Disc Jockey and Dancing by Nite Life DJz
Basket Raffle and 50/50 drawing
If you have questions about this event, feel free to call Tracy Lynn at 13th Hour Entertainment, (412) 926-3472 or email her at Tcolussy.inc@gmail.com.
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Thanks to our Sponsors for A Magical Connection Fundraiser
April 29th at the Tonidale Pub near Robinson.
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Presley's Place
A world-class sensory space at the Pittsburgh International Airport
Concourse A, next to Gate A9
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SUFFERING IN SILENCE: SUICIDALITY IN NEURODIVERSE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
April 28, 12-1:30 PM EST
This webinar, coordinated by researchers, self-advocates, parents, and clinical experts in autism, crisis support, and suicide, will blend learned and lived expertise, cultural
considerations, and neurodiversity to examine suicidality through an intersectional lens.
Who is it for? Autistic and/or neurodivergent adults; families; friends; health professionals; researchers; educators; etc.
This event is free but pre-registration is required.
For questions, email pittace@upmc.edu
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Wednesday, May 10th at 6:30pm online
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.
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Empowered Voices Leadership Group | |
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The Empowered Voices Leadership Group is comprised of self- advocates who are interested in meeting new people, sharing their stories, and developing self-advocacy and leadership skills. Members of the group plan the meeting agendas, speakers, and outreach activities. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month via Google Meets from 6pm to 8pm ET. Topics include Person-Centered Planning, Self-Advocacy Skills, and Public Speaking.
Google Meets Joining Information:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/iuu-miaf-wio
Or dial: (US) +1 304-908-9025 PIN: 199 210 961 #
For more information contact Melissa Skiffen at mskiffen@achieva.info
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SPELLERS Private Screening Event
April 30, 1:00 PM
The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center
418 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA, 15143
Free Screening of SPELLERS, a groundbreaking documentary about nonspeakers finding their voices and changing the course of their lives. The film will be followed by a Q&A at 2:30 with local Spellers, their families and practitioners. Sponsored by The Autism Caring Center.
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Friends of the Riverfront's 2023 Color Park Refresh Public Paint is happening April 29th.
All are welcome to participate in the public refresh of the Color Park from 11am-2pm. Community members will create new base colors and designs while enjoying snacks and music.
4th Street Trailhead
17 Great Allegheny Passage
Pittsburgh PA, 15203
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The Woodlands ART Here 2023 Spring Art Show Opening | |
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Join The Woodlands in celebrating the dynamic artistry of our 2022-2023 Woodlands ART SHOW OPENING.
Saturday, May 6 from 2:00 - 4:00pm
The Woodlands Foundation
134 Shenot Road
Wexford, PA 15090
Bring Your Own T- Shirt to make a custom Woodlands ART Here screen-print!
No RSVP required. Visit www.mywoodlands.org
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Help us meet our obligation to the Pittsburgh Marathon!
Join us Friday, May 5th at the David L Lawrence Convention Center
3:30 - 8:30pm
We'll be handing out bib numbers to Pittsburgh Marathon runners.
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Now Open: Future Camp 2023! | |
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Applications for Future Camp 2023 are now open! Our annual two-week summer arts camp hosts neurodiverse and neurotypical learners ages 12+ (this includes adults!) with classes focusing on creativity, self-expression, and storytelling through a variety of media. In addition to classes led by teaching artists, Future Camp wraps with a celebration called “Future Fest” which features local arts programming vendors, college resource booths, and more.
July 24 - August 4, 2023 — in person at Winchester Thurston in Pittsburgh, PA!
The deadline to apply is May 30, 2023.
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Drexel University: Computerized Verb Test Training
Does your child have difficulty communicating about the past and future? We are seeking Philadelphia area participants with autism for an interactive web-based language teaching program accessible on your home computer or tablet. Participants will practice verb tenses in response to action pictures and captions and will receive instructional feedback and encouragement.
Potential benefits include helping participants move beyond the immediate here and now and communicate about the past and future. For more information, please contact Dr Vorndran, the principal investigator, at cmv69@drexel.edu
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Duquesne University Study
Autistic Moral Experience: A Quantitative Assessment
What character strengths (virtues) are common among autistic adults? A study at Duquesne University explores these questions through a 15-25 minute online questionnaire. This anonymous questionnaire is open to adults who identify as autistic and/or who are formally diagnosed with autism. If you wish, you will have the option to share an email address to enter a drawing for a $10 gift card at the survey’s conclusion. The study has been approved by Duquesne's IRB.
Please contact cochrane@duq.edu if you have questions.
The questionnaire can be found here: https://duq.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hAC77PoLLTQTDU
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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
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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
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Autism Connection of PA disclaims and does not endorse or support any individual or entity included in this publication, makes no representations, warranties, guarantees or promises on behalf of or for those listed, and assumes no liability nor responsibility for any service or product provided or advertised. We strongly recommend that readers of this e-blast and related publications such as newsletters, exercise their own best judgment when making the decision to use the services, products, interventions or advice from any entity listed herein.
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