Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

11/13/2025

SPACE: Movement and Music, a soothing afternoon with IGIA Movement for Health. This inclusive sensory experience features live music from Azure Pittsburgh and art making with Creative Citizen Studios.

Sunday, November 23rd
Doors open at 1:30pm
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
5530 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

IGIA Movement for Health emphasizes the importance of movement as a means to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The program is particularly dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors, integrating principles from neuroscience and ancient wisdom to create a comprehensive approach to health. Participants engage in various movement practices that aim to alleviate tension, improve balance, and foster a sense of community.

11/10/2025

Caring for Loved Ones with Profound Autism: Virtual Information and Sharing for Parents and Caregivers

Tuesday, November 11th at 6:30pm on Zoom

Join Autism Connection of Pennsylvania for a free virtual, interactive workshop for parents and caregivers of children, teens, and adults with profound autism. This session offers a space to share experiences, ask questions, and access practical information. We’ll talk about day-to-day challenges, long-term planning, and ways to support people who are deeply affected by autism. Whether you're just beginning your journey or have years of experience, you're welcome to connect and learn with others who understand.

Register on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N1BQVo5rT364y0YdaOn7Sw

11/08/2025

We are grateful for the opportunity to lead a Lunch and Learn, “Autism: Understanding and Helping,” for Alcoa's nationwide operations. Thanks so much to the ABLE Team for their invitation and support!

11/07/2025

Sharon Morris, Director, Assistive Device Center/Outreach Services at the center for Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. joined the 2025 Autism Safety Expo in Monroeville.

Here, she shares information about an Entry Alert System with Contact Mat, Alarm Clock Receiver, and Bed Shaker.

11/07/2025

11/06/2025

Dr. Wendy Ross was honored as a 2014 CNN Hero for her efforts to make everyday experiences more inclusive for children with autism. She has since expanded her mission, working to ensure that neurodivergent patients receive the medical care they need and deserve.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/03/us/video/wendy-ross-philadelphia-jefferson-health-cnnheroes-onward-upward

Dr. Ross and Sabra Townsend, Director of Operations at the Jefferson Center for Autism and Neurodiversity in Philadelphia, joined Autism Connection of PA in the 2025 Autism Safety Expo in Monroeville.

11/05/2025

Be careful and don’t share your personal information!

Sheriff Kraus is cautioning all residents that the federal government shutdown and the concern about availability of funds from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is being exploited by scam artists looking to steal personal financial information and future SNAP benefits.

One of the scams involves a text message promising an immediate $1,000 for food purchases by clicking a link. That link is designed to steal your personal information including your social security number.

Other scams involve calls or text messages asking for EBT card numbers and PINs in order to unlock benefits or verify SNAP eligibility.

Caseworkers and social service agencies will never ask for this type of information over the phone, and you should never give out your EBT card number and PIN to someone you don’t know or trust.

If you believe that someone is trying to scam you concerning SNAP benefits through a call or text, immediately end the call or text chain and report the information to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services on their toll-free hotline 1-888-328-7366.

11/05/2025

Clinical Professor Dr. Wendy Ross leads Jefferson Health’s efforts to provide autism-friendly care. With her help, the Honickman Center was thoughtfully designed with neurodivergent patients in mind. The director of the Jefferson Center for Autism and Neurodiversity believes the Honickman Center delivers not only the care patients need, but the care they deserve.

📺 Watch more about Dr. Ross’s work on CNN: https://cnn.it/3JsSsFV

11/05/2025

Caring for Loved Ones with Profound Autism: Virtual Information and Sharing for Parents and Caregivers

Tuesday, November 11th at 6:30pm on Zoom

Join Autism Connection of Pennsylvania for a free virtual, interactive workshop for parents and caregivers of children, teens, and adults with profound autism. This session offers a space to share experiences, ask questions, and access practical information. We’ll talk about day-to-day challenges, long-term planning, and ways to support people who are deeply affected by autism. Whether you're just beginning your journey or have years of experience, you're welcome to connect and learn with others who understand.

This is a free, statewide information and sharing session. Register on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N1BQVo5rT364y0YdaOn7Sw

11/03/2025

Ayana Singh, Founder and CEO talks about Equal Speaks, a new nonprofit that "empowers neurodivergent voices by promoting understanding, advocacy, and inclusion. Equal Speaks "amplifies the stories and strengths of those too often unheard--fostering a world where every mind matters and every voice matters."

Video taken at the 2025 Autism Safety Expo in Monroeville.

11/01/2025

10/31/2025

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The Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is reminding people that Halloween is for everyone and that a little understanding can go a long way.