We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the families that care for them.
Our History
Founded in 2017, we are the area’s first autism resource center located in the south/southwest region of Pittsburgh. Our mission is to enhance the lives of the autism community by providing training, resources, advocacy and support.
Our Vision
We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those living with ASD and the families that care for them. We will provide access to advocacy, training, resources, and support. Partnering with local businesses, to engage the community to promote awareness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Our Mission
To provide direct, helpful resource information for individuals and families
To educate about autism - especially for schools, community groups and other non-profit organizations
To support the needs of the community in group formats, including discussion groups and social events
To provide advocacy services, including court testimony
Support Services
Support Groups
We are here for you
We are here for you
Informative discussion groups will be held at various locations throughout Southwestern PA to those seeking support meetings. Staff will coordinated the meetings and provided educational sessions and informational support to those who need it.
We are here for you
We are here for you
We are here for you
We understand what the feeling of receiving the first diagnosis or just navigating the system. We are committed to supporting families, training businesses and providing support.
Advocacy
We are here for you
Advocacy
Autism Caring Center Staff will act as advocates to promote inclusion and best practices. Staff will accompany parents and individuals at IEP meetings, court proceedings and meetings in other community settings such as employment meetings.
Training
Our new Autism Caring Center
Advocacy
Autism training will be offered to schools, businesses and community groups who will request this service. Training will be performed by the staff of the Autism Caring Center. This training will increase awareness and knowledge of the participants and enable them to better respond to the needs of the autism community
Social Opportunities
Our new Autism Caring Center
Our new Autism Caring Center
Family activities will be held at various locations, throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. Our goal is to bring families together to socialize and share experiences.
Events will be offered for participation of all age groups and be offered free of charge.
Our new Autism Caring Center
Our new Autism Caring Center
Our new Autism Caring Center
Our center is now open and hosting events of all kinds to help bring families and individuals on the autism spectrum together. We will be hosting events with educational opportunities, fun meet and greet events for parents, teens, and children, as well as events in the community to bring families together.
Autism Caring Center is now open!
The Autism Caring Center is now open every day!
We welcome you and your family, come check out the sensory room, hang out, meet others, make a craft. We will have snacks and drinks on hand.
Saturdays and Sundays will be reserved for events.
We will be open Monday-Friday from 10am -1pm
No registration is required.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
We have so many fun events planned for you!
Click here to see our upcoming events!
Mother's Day Retreat and Conference 2023
Download PDFWe are thrilled to bring back this weekend conference and retreat!
Please register below to sign up and reserve your spot for the 2023 Mother's Day Retreat and Conference
2023 Keynote Speaker
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Autism Caring Center T-Shirt
$20.00
Support our center and receive the Autism Caring Center T-Shirt with your $20 donation.
Available in Sizes S-2XL
For any questions please reach out to Kelly Cain
Your support is greatly appreciated and helps enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
North Fayette staff welcomes Autism Caring Center’s life-saving skills
Read more about our great services and our upcoming event, Summer Fade Away Festival. https://www.inspiringlivesmagazine.com/society-spotlight/autism-caring-center-supports-greater-pittsburgh-through-advocacy-support-resources-and-more/
Help Support our cause
$20.00
Your support and generous donation will enable us to meet our goals and continue to fund our mission.