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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

 

 

 

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.

www.fcchiropracticcentercom

 

Contact: Dr. Suzanne Fleeson-DaSilva, 724.869.2167

                familycarechiro@verizon.net

 

 

 

 

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.org

 

Contact: 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

 

 

 

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

 

Contact: 724.452.8561      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attention Service Providers:

 

If you are a resource to families dealing with autism spectrum disorders and would like to be added to this page, please use the form below to submit your information.  We reserve the right to edit for space restrictions.  Inclusion in this listing does not serve to promote, endorse, or guarantee services.

 

 

             

 

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