Adult Autism Waiver Program

The Fusion Model and Measuring Peer Inclusion in Behavioral Health Organizations

What is the LEND Clinic?

Important New Guidance on the Rights of Students with Disabilities

Novel Protocol Captures Autism Voices Across the Spectrum

Genetic Correlates of Phenotypic Heterogeneity in Autism

Dionna Rojas shares the journey that both she and her husband went on to find the answers to support their son when he was a toddler.

Dionna shares how she had to humble herself and be open to creative ways to advocate for her son to finally achieve the goal of getting his diagnosis to ensure he had access to the correct supports.

Dionna Rojas is a Speaker, Author, Award-Winning Business Owner and Certified Life Coach specializing in Boundary Coaching. She has 28 years in the human services space mitigating family crisis and successful co-parenting. Her faith-driven work led her to train hundreds of parents in the family reunification process and most recently, prompted her to launch her Pittsburgh Faith-based coaching company, Treasure You Coaching, LLC.   

Call for Artists! Evolve Coaching's 10th Annual Evening of Arts and Gallery show is October 29, 2022 at the Brewhouse Association. We are seeking applicants who identify as neurodiverse and/or developmentally disabled. Artwork of any medium should consider the theme of Reality/Illusion and not exceed 3 pieces maximum. The deadline to apply is September 9, 2022.

Tuesday, October 25th 

Focus on the Future Conference

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

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

NEW RESEARCH STUDY: DEVELOPING A MEASURE OF ADULT FUNCTIONING IN ASD

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry are seeking volunteers aged 18 and older diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or caregivers of adults with ASD to participate in a study. The purpose of this study is to create a reliable and valid measure of adult functioning in adults with ASD.

• Online surveys
• Complete on your own time
• $80 compensation provided

If you are interested, please contact 412-260-6593 or AFSstudy@upmc.edu