Pennsylvania Launches Program to Teach Students Disability Inclusion

Disability Advocates Announce Endorsement of the All of Us Research Program

NFL Draft will have Sensory Rooms, More Help for Fans with Disabilities

Fragile X Syndrome and Cancer Research: Unexpected Links and Opportunities for Collaboration

Gray Matter Volume Linked to Language Deficits in Autism

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.

Thanks to our Sponsors for A Magical Connection Fundraiser

April 29th at the Tonidale Pub near Robinson.

Presley's Place

A world-class sensory space at the Pittsburgh International Airport

Concourse A, next to Gate A9

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.

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

Due to rain forecasted for the upcoming weekend, the Color Park Refresh Public Paint, scheduled for this Saturday April 29, has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 25 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm (evening event).



All are welcome to participate! Community members will create new base colors and designs while enjoying snacks and music.

4th Street Trailhead

17 Great Allegheny Passage

Pittsburgh PA, 15203

Free, inclusive and sensory friendly 3RCC Community Day

Saturday, May 25th

1:00 - 4:00pm

The New Shelter at Carnegie Park

Forsythe Road, Carnegie PA

You can back Jack or another Pittsburgh Marathon runner participating as a supporter for Autism Connection of PA.

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

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.

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

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

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

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