|
|
Join us as an Autism Connection organizational member for 2022, and secure marketing, advertising, education and networking opportunities valued at more than $1,820 for an annual cost to you of only $400.
As an organizational member, you will be joining us in striving to educate, advocate and provide critical resources to families and individuals.
|
|
|
|
Support Autism Connection while shopping with Amazon Smile.
Follow this link and choose “ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA” as your nonprofit. A portion of your purchase will be donated back to us! |
|
Thank you to our 2022 e-news underwriter: |
|
The Rad Lab awards molecular grants to neurodiverse individuals each year who demonstrate leadership and inspire others through their actions.
This year, we will award grants of $250 to individuals, ages 18+,
who are taking important steps to live more independently.
|
|
Autism Comorbidities Reflect Racial, Ethnic Disparities |
|
Black, Hispanic/Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander autistic people in the United States have higher odds of having co-occurring health conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease or hypertension, compared with white autistic people, according to a new study.
|
|
Click HERE for a listing of all of our Support Groups.
|
|
Interested in advertising your event, program, research study or employment opportunities here?
|
|
ACHIEVA'S EMPOWERED VOICES LEADERSHIP GROUP
A group comprised of self-advocates learning new things, have fun, and meet new people. Future topics will include Person-Centered Planning, Self-Advocacy Skills, and Overall Wellness.
Empowered Voices meets virtually on the first and third Thursday of each month. Through March 24, 2022, the group will meet from 5:45 - 8:45 p.m.
The platform has changed from Zoom to Google Meet. Click here for the Google Meet link.
Please contact Julie Trbovich, Achieva, Director, Advocacy and Family Supports, at jtrbovich@achieva.info or 412-995-5000 x579 with any questions.
|
|
EASE FOR ALL. BRINGING EASE TO COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS
The Center for Excellence in Autism Research at the University of Pittsburgh is doing a research study to gather thoughts and feelings from the autism community about staying in control of strong emotions. We are hoping to interview and learn from community members and their service providers about the potential need for services. We want to speak to 3 different groups from the community:
1) Adults on the autism spectrum,
2) Caregivers of people on the autism spectrum, and
3) Community mental health providers that work with people on the autism spectrum.
|
|
EXPLORING POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE DIMENSIONS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (EXPAND)
The University of Pittsburgh is seeking individuals ages 3 to 11 to participate in exciting research to help create a new assessment for autism spectrum. For this study, researchers are looking for participants with autism spectrum disorders who are willing to come to our center and participate in various assessments, and whose parents will complete questionnaires and interviews. Some testing can be completed remotely, over the phone and/or by Zoom.
If you are interested in participating, or know someone who might be interested, please contact: autismrecruiter@upmc.edu, or call 1-866-647-3436
Participants will be compensated for their time.
|
|
EASE: EMOTIONAL AWARENESS AND SKILLS ENHANCEMENT STUDY FOR ASD
The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study to evaluate a treatment for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who struggle with handling their emotions. We are enrolling 12-21 year old individuals with an ASD diagnosis and IQ of 75 or higher who also have difficulties with their emotions.
Participants will be randomized to either EASE Therapy or Supportive Therapy. Each therapy involves 16 weekly sessions, which can be completed in-person following all Covid-19 safety guidelines. There is no cost for this program and we offer payments for completing assessments.
If you would like more information concerning the research, please email: autismrecruiter@upmc.edu or phone toll free 1-866-647-3436.
|
|
PSU AUTISM SOCIAL SKILLS INTERVENTION
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 University 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.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
