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
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.
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.org
Contact: Jamie Grace, 724.452.4453 ext. 2113
McDonough LCSW, Lisa
Individual and family psychotherapy provided for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Fox Chapel Area.
Contact: Lisa McDonough, LCSW, 412.963.9220
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
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
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
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