Achieving in Higher Education with Autism/Developmental Disabilities (AHEADD)
College support for students with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. www.aheadd.org
Contact: Carolyn Hare, 1.877.AHEADD1 admin@aheadd.org
Autism Services by Klaw
Consultation, training and advocacy as well as supervision/consultation for mental health therapists who treat clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Please see website for details on all services. www.rebeccaklaw.com
Contact: Rebecca Klaw, 412.247.0599 rebecca@rebeccaklaw.com
Family Behavioral Resources
www.familybehavioralresources.com
Butler office 724.282.9010 Cranberry office 724.772.2677
Fleeson-DaSilva, Dr. Suzanne
Biomedical treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Testing options offered for patients, nutrition counseling, supplement programs, detoxification methods, and aid families in improving the overall health of the child.
Contact: Dr. Suzanne Fleeson-DaSilva, 724.869.2167
Glade Run Lutheran Services
St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy, a licensed private school, offers Autism Support classrooms designed for students aged 6-18 with moderate to high-functioning autism, such as Asperger's Syndrome. Glade Run also offers Wraparound Behavioral Health and Resource Services (BHRS) to children and individuals up to age 21 who have a mental health diagnosis and/or an autism spectrum disorder. Glade Run Adventures programming offers Therapeutic Animal & Horticulture lessons year-round with social skills groups, individual lessons, and summer camps. Services available in Allegheny, Butler, and Beaver counties. www.gladerun.orgContact: Jamie Grace, 724.452.4453 ext. 2113 jgrace@gladerun.org
McDonough LCSW, Lisa
Individual and family psychotherapy provided for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Fox Chapel Area.
Contact: Lisa McDonough, LCSW, 412.963.9220 lisamclcse@aol.com
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
Vocational rehabilitation services which may include: psychological assessments, vocational evaluations, driving evaluations, assistive technology evaluations, possible funding for post-secondary training at colleges or trade/technical schools, recommendations for accommodations, job placement services, job coaching services, on-the-job training contracts, and more.Contact: Sharon David, 724.656.3070 sdavid@state.pa.us
Pace School
Pace School is a placement option for school districts in Allegheny and surrounding counties that serves kids, K-9, with emotional challenges or Autism.
www.paceschool.org 412-244-1900
Pediatric Therapy Professionals
Providing early intervention services to children age birth through three, who have special needs, and supporting the families of these children. www.pedtp.com 724-656-8814
Pressley Ridge
Pressley Ridge Autism Services provides individualized educational and therapeutic services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The School for Autism is a Licensed Private Academic School that provides special education to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Autism Summer Program helps youth with autism to maintain progress on their IEP goals, as well as to develop new social and communication skills.
www.pressleyridge.org 412-322-0140
Project SEARCH
Over the past 13 years Project SEARCH has been successfully placing individuals with disabilities in hospitals, clinics, banks and a variety of other professional businesses. Project SEARCH is a one year high school transition program for students with disabilities. Project SEARCH is designed as a combined education and work experience program which prepares 12+ year students for competitive employment. The corner stone of Project SEARCH is total immersion in a large business. Currently in Pittsburgh's UPMC Mercy Hospital.
Contact: Craig M. Krieger, 412- 232- 8933 kriegercm@upmc.edu
Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA - Cranberry Twp.
Circle of Friends is a program designed to provide a structured recreational alternative for children with special needs and their families. Working with Slippery Rock University's Therapeutic Recreation Program and the Autism Society of Butler County, planned weekly activities include games, crafts, dancing, swimming, and community outings. www.bcfymca.org 724.452.8561
Seneca Valley School District
The Seneca Valley School District is a suburban district located in southern Butler County. The district covers 100 square miles and includes Cranberry, Forward, Jackson and Lancaster townships and Callery, Evans City, Harmony, Seven Fields and Zelienople boroughs.
http://senecavalley.schoolwires.net 724-452-6040
Vocational & Psychological Services
Providing quality psychological services for over 55 years in Western Pennsylvania, and is currently servicing four counties (Lawrence, Mercer, Butler and Beaver). Services offered include autism services, wraparound, counseling, supported employment, training and corporate services.
http://vpsdocs.com 724-287-5604
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