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Autism Connection Winter Newsletter 2024

What are Echolalia and Autistic Scripting?

Scripting
Read More Here

Media

What Is It Like to Be an Autistic Mother?

Social Security for People with Autism

Where Is Autism Represented in the World Happiness Report?

Research

Everyday Executive Function issues from the Perspectives of Autistic Adolescents and Their Parents: Theoretical and Empirical Implications

Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Gastrointestinal Tract: Insights into Mechanisms and Clinical Relevance

Workshops and Webinars

Individual Education Program (IEP) Clinic with Ruder Law

04/02/2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Online and In Person


Autism Society NWPA

3308 State Street

Erie, PA 16508

Register Here
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Medicaid Waivers - Understanding Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver for People with Disabilities



Hosted by Achieva Family Trust

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Presenter: Janice Meinert, MSW, Paralegal, Pennsylvania Health Law Project


Register Here

Empowered Voices Leadership Group

The 2024 schedule will go to meeting monthly on the 3rd Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m.

The next meeting is on Thursday, April 18.



Contact Melissa Skiffen, Disability & Family Support Advocate, mskiffen@achieva.info or 724.837.8159 x114 with any questions.

Google Meet Link

or dial: ‪

(US) +1 304.908.9025‬

PIN: ‪199 210 961‬#

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Events and Activities

Registration for Marathon Weekend Closes April 2! 

Marathon Run For A Reason

Pittsburgh’s iconic marathon weekend is just weeks away, and this is your last chance to join our Run for a Reason team and represent [CHARITY NAME] with pride - while making a huge difference in what we can do for the next year! Registration closes April 2.



  • All Levels Welcome: From the half marathon walking division and relay teams to the all-inclusive Champions Mile and the 4-Mile Fitness Challenge, there’s an event for every person and every fitness level.
  • Exclusive Perks: Charity runners/walkers get to enjoy exclusive access to post-race extras that others just don’t get!
  • Run for a Reason: It’s not just about the race. It’s about showing the strength and unity of our cause. 
Sign Up Here
Support an Autism Connection Marathon Runner Here
Inclusive Open Mic Night flyer

Free Open Mic Night!

Three Rivers Community Care

Inclusive, All are Welcome!!!!

Carnegie Borough

2nd Floor

1 Veterans' Way

Carnegie Pa 15106

April 11th at 6:30pm

Sign Up Here

InToto Virtual and In-Person Groups

InToto Schedule Flyer


Visit InToto's Website for More Information
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Winter Newsletter
Interested in advertising your event, program, research study or employment opportunities here?

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

Presley's Place Airport Sensory Room flyer

Presley's Place

A world-class sensory space at the Pittsburgh International Airport

Concourse A, next to Gate A9


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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