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Insurance Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Autism Insurance Act 62
General
Schafer Autism Report
University of Pennsylvania Autism Resource Guide
A special "thank you" to the Honorable Dennis O'Brien
NIMH · Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
www.nichd.nih.gov (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
www.firstsigns.org/programs/pa.htm (Early ID)
Association for Science in Autism Treatment
CeFAR - Center for Excellence in Autism Research at the University of Pittsburgh
Autism/PDD: Yale Child Study Center Autism Research Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute: Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
http://www.pattan.k12.pa.us/teachlead/Autism.aspx
Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger SyndromeOasis
Asperger Syndrome Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Asperger Syndrome / Family Village Library
Services
Autism Services Pa
Treatment Options
Autism and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
www.abainternational.org
Floortime Foundation: Reaching Beyond Autism. Autistic spectrum, PDD, Asperger's, and developmental delays related to auditor..
Stanley l Greenspan, M. D. (Floortime)
Learn and Grow: Understanding RDI with Connections Center (Relationship Development Intervention)
What is TEACCH?
What is Applied Verbal Behavior?
Autism Intervention Information .: The difference between Lovaas and Verbal Behavior (VB) :.
Autism | Sensory Integration Therapy for Children with Autism | Healing Thresholds | Connecting Community and Science to Heal..
Education
Educating Kids with Autism
Great sites for Autistic Support Teachers!
autism-teaching-L Info Page
The Timothy School - Home Page
pecs,nonverbal communication,pcs,augmentive communication
www.cec.sped.org (Council for Exceptional Children)
Do2Learn: Educational Resources for Special Needs
The National Autistic Society - Sex education and children and young people with an ASD
Division TEACCH - Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped CHildren - UNC-CH
Autism, ASD, PDD, Asperger's Syndrome - Articles, Cases, Resources, Info & Support from Wrightslaw
Social Skills
The Gray Center: The Discovery of Aspie Criteria
Organizations
Autism Speaks, Science, Latest Research, Autism Treatment Network
www.autism-society.org
www.cureautismnow.org
Research
Organization for Autism Research
IAN Project (Kennedy Krieger)
Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin's Web Page
Bill Stillman
Demystifying Autism from the Inside Out | The Official Website of William Stillman
Tony Attwood
Tony Attwood
Resources for Parents
Do2Learn: Educational Resources for Special Needs
Autism-Network.com - The autism communcation network
www.aspennj.org (ASPEN)
Local support
SEAS-PA Homepage
Lehigh Valley Family magazine
Austism Society of America - Lehigh Valley Chapter
Independent Living
Asperger/Autism: Independent Living Mailing List
Others
ABOARD (Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders)
ABOARD's mission is to maximize the potential and possibilites of children, adolescents and adults with autism in western Pennsylvania (primarily the region surrounding Pittsburgh and Allegheny County). ABOARD serves an active registered membership of almost 9000 families, as well as the professionals who serve them.
35 Wilson Street
Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
(412) 781-4116
(800) 827-9385
(412) 781-4122 (fax)
ASCEND Group (An Asperger Syndrome Information Alliance)
P.O. Box 531
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 449-6776
http://www.ascendgroup.org
Autism Center - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
3705 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2583
1 (800) 727-1507
Autism Society of America - Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter
P.O. Box 101
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 732-8408
(800) 244-2425, ext. 8408
http://autismharrisburg.org
Autism Society of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
325 Tyson Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038-3120
(610) 358-5256
http://www.asaphilly.org
Autism Society of America Midwestern PA Chapter
2062 Moravia Street
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-8372
AutismLink.com
376 Wagon Wheel Trail
Wexford, PA 15090
(412) 377-8778
(724) 934-2040 (fax)
http://www.autismlink.com
Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center
136 East Avenue
Erier, PA 16507
(814) 878-5903
(814) 454-2771
http://www.drbarbercenter.org
Indian Creek Foundation
Indian Creek Foundation is a non-profit organization that serves adults and children with developmental disabilities primarily in Montgomery and Bucks counties. The mission of Indian Creek Foundation is to provide opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to live in and enrich their community while meeting their vocational, family, personal, and spiritual needs from birth to death.
420 Cowpath Road
Souderton, PA 18964-2036
(267) 203-1500
(267) 203-1510 (fax)
http://www.indiancreekfoundation.org
Jennifer D. Hetzke, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Certified School Psychologist
Offering comprehensive developmental and neuropsychological evaluations for children between 0 and 18 years of age. Specializing in pervasive developmental disorders, learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
300 South Chester Road, Suite 104A
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 805-5631
Joseph R. McAllister, Jr., Ph.D.
Director, Psychological Services
The Watson Institue
301 Camp Meeting Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-2880
Lancaster County Autism Support Group
315 S. Charlotte Street
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-4117
The Law Offices of Caryl Andrea Oberman
Grove Summit Office Park
607A North Easton Road
Willow Grove, PA 10990
(215) 830-5025
(215) 830-5027 (fax)
http://www.caryloberman.com
Linda J. Heller, Esq. - Special Education Advocate
519 Monroe Road
Merion, PA 19066-1017
(610) 667-9019
(215) 689-2774
Live, Learn and Play – a place to call your own
1544 Hamilton Street – Suite 102
Allentown, PA18102
610-433-4193
www.livelearnandplay.org
Marie Constance-Lewis, R.N., M.A.
Neuro-Developmental Disability Case Manager
IEP Consultant
320 Rockland Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 964-0143
Martha Lloyd Community Services
190 West Main Street
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2185 ext. 268
(570) 297-1019 (fax)
http://www.marthalloyd.org
Nancy Minshew, M.D.
Western Psyhiatric Institute and Clinic
3811 O'Hara Street
430 Bellefield Towers
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-0818
Pennsylvania Tourette Syndrome Association
132 W. Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 337-1134
(800) 990-3300
http://www.patourettesyndrome.org
Sharing and Caring of Bucks County
A Non-profit Organization and Support Group for Autism Spectrum Disorders: Autism / PDD-NOS / Asperger’s / Mental Retardation / Related Neurological Disabilities We welcome family members, educators, students, friends, and medical professionals of our community. Our mission is to ensure our loved ones are included in all aspects of our community through education, advocacy, and public awareness throughout their lifespan.
For Information about Networking among Parents of Adolescents and Adults
Holly Druckman
(215) 321-3202 (between the hours of 10am and 6pm please)
Ambry Ward
Joyce Harding
Event Coordinator
P.O. Box 462
Richboro, PA 18954
(215) 355-0719 (fax)
http://www.sharingcaringbuckscounty.org
Social Learning Disorders Program
The cornerstone of the SLDP, the Social Skills Seminar, is a 10 week group with a curriculum that addresses areas such as nonverbal communication, employment issues, self-esteem, dating, and relationships. This group takes place once per week each semester and is run by Mary Riggs Cohen, Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania Health System
3535 Market Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 573-1159
Total Learning Centers
12045 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 9440-1090
http://www.totallearningcenter.com
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
3811 o'Hara Street
430 Bellefield Towers
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-0818
Camp Joy
A special needs camp for kids and adults with developmental disabilities: mental retardation, autism, brain injury, and neurological disorders.
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania
(610) 754-6878
http://www.campjoy.com
Camp Lee Mar
Camp Lee Mar is a private residential special needs camp for children and young adults with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges including but not limited to the following: mental retardation, developmental disabilities, down syndrome, autism, learning disabilities, Williams Syndrome, Asperger syndrome, ADD, Prader Willi, and ADHD.
Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania
(570) 685-7188
http://www.leemar.com
Keystone Pocono Camp
Committed to offering novel as well as proven and meaningful programming to individuals with various disabilities, ranging from developmental delays, ADHD, autism, and other related impairments, ensuring the proper degree of structure, supervision and most importantly fun.
Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania
(570) 842-4521
http://www.campkey.com
Summit Camp & Travel
Camping for boys and girls with attention, social, or learning issues.
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
(800) 323-9908
http://www.summitcamp.com
Autism Links in India
Autism Society Canada
www.wrongplanet.net
Autism Spectrum News
Insurance Coverage for Biomedical and Traditional Treatments
Overview of Autism Services, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs, Bureau of Autism Services.
Autism Speaks Pennsylvania Autism-related links
Videos
WLVT PBS Channel 39 "Tempo In Depth: Autism"
"Autism x 6", documentary on the Kirtin family with 6 children with Autism
Pre-construction press coverage on WFMZ 69News
"What Kind of World do you Want?" video
"Autism Every Day", a 7-minute video about living with children with Autism on YouTube.
"You asked, we answered: Cary Fleischman speaks out about Autism." Two years ago, working with pictures and symbols on a computer keyboard, she started typing and spelling out words. The computer became her voice. "All of a sudden words started to pur out of her, and it was an exciting moment because we didn't realize shae had all these words", said speech pathologist Barbara Nash. Article on abcnews.com
"Autism: the Musical" Movie trailer
"Autism: the Musical" Portion of an interview from the film.
The AutismPerspective magazine.
Zac Browser
National Library of Medicine - Autism
Autism Speaks - School Community Tool Kit
Website of Stephen Wiltshire, a British artist with Autism