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Spring 2024 Newsletter

A Child with Autism Sleeping on the Floor? Here’s Why

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Media

Psychologists Reveal New Predictor of Autism in 6-Month-Olds

How Are Benefits for Disability (SSDI) Calculated?

Autism Research is Becoming More Diverse but not yet More Global

Research

Fever Effect May Improve Autism Symptoms

Dopamine Disruption Linked to Autism

Workshops and Webinars

The Camera’s Eye:

Telling the Story of Disability through the Power of Film

Dan Habib

Emmy Award winning filmmakers Dan and Samuel Habib will share several short films & discuss strategies for creating a culture of inclusion.



Monday, June 3, 2024

1 pm – 3 pm EST


This free webinar will be open captioned and ASL interpretation will be provided upon request. Please email info@wpdhac.org if you require ASL interpretation or any additional accommodations.


Learn More and Register Here
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Government Benefits Overview &

First Party Special Needs Trusts

FREE CLE Seminar - June 5, 2024



8:00AM - 12:15PM

Duquesne University - Power Center,

1015 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219


Questions? Call (412) 995-5000 x 442 or aafloarei@achieva.info

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, May 16.



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

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Sensory friendly screening of IF - the movie

The Lindsay Theater

Sewickley, PA

Saturday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m.


All tickets will be discounted to $8.75. Parking and directions can be found online. If the ticket price prevents attendance, those interested are asked to email the Theater at hello@thelindsaytheater.org.


Learn More Here

Three Rivers Community Care Summer Kick Off

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3RCC Summer Kick Off

Free Event

May 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Carnegie, 1 Veterans Way, Carnegie, PA 15106

  • Live Music 
  • Crafts
  • Community Resources 
  • Yard Games
  • Sensory Room
  • And More! 
Click Here for More Details

InToto Virtual and In-Person Groups

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Visit InToto's Website for More Information
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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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A world-class sensory space at the Pittsburgh International Airport

Concourse A, next to Gate A9


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