a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

Youth Advocate Program
26 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-381-5563; Fax: 412-381-5584
Allegheny County EI Resources
The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers, Inc., was established in 1988 by a Federal grant to
assist families of low birth weight infants. In 1992, the Alliance was chosen by Allegheny
County as the Early Intervention Service Coordination Agency for families of children,
ages birth to three years, who have developmental concerns.
The Alliance For Infants and Toddlers, Inc. is the service coordination unit for families of
children receiving Early Intervention services (birth to three years of age) in Allegheny
County.
How to Get Started:
Families with concerns about their child’s (age birth to 3) development or who would like
to know more about Early Intervention services should contact The Alliance For Infants
and Toddlers, Inc., at 412-885-6000.
Families with a child between the ages of 3 and 5 should contact the Allegheny
County/City of Pittsburgh, Early Childhood Education Program at 1-866-214-KIDS (5437).
Allegheny County Support Resources
Adult Issues
Planning for the future, http://www.autismsociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=livingplanning
Autism Living and Working, http://www.autismlivingworking.org/
ALAW is demonstrating, through the Autism Pilot Program developed jointly with the
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare’s Office of Social Programs that adults with
Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorder can be accommodated in order to live as
valued neighbors, workers, and full citizens of our Commonwealth.