Autism Caring Center

The Center can provide the following:

Consultations by telephone or in-person to support individuals and families in their need for resources and information.

Advocacy services including IEP meeting support and court testimony.

Autism training for schools, community groups, and businesses. Recent trainings include; Washington Wild Things, Pittsburgh Botanical Garden, Western Allegheny County Community Library, Moon Township Parks and Recreation, Primrose Preschool, and more.

Monthly support groups for parents and individuals throughout Southwestern PA.

Social events for individuals with ASD, their families, and friends.

Services

Advocacy

Social Opportunities

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

Social Opportunities

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

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.