a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
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Northwestern Human Services Autism Support Group<br />
Devon Lewis, 10700 Frankstown Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, 412-247-1091,<br />
Ext. 18<br />
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY SUPPORT ALLIANCE AFFILIATE<br />
(<strong>for</strong>merly Parents Anonymous) Support group <strong>for</strong> <strong>parents</strong>/caregivers <strong>of</strong> <strong>children</strong> who feel<br />
overwhelmed and need a safe place to talk.<br />
Marcia Warren, Family Resources, 134 South Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, 412-363-<br />
1702 Ext. 1422<br />
Pennsylvania Parents and Caregivers Resource Network<br />
Statewide cross-disability group that supports <strong>parents</strong> and caregivers. Helps families to<br />
<strong>for</strong>m local groups and network <strong>with</strong> other <strong>parents</strong>.<br />
PO Box 4336, Harrisburg, PA 17111, 1-888-890-5665; 1-888-572-7368; 717-561-0098;<br />
info@ppcrn.org<br />
Southminster Presbyterian Church Caregivers Group<br />
Support <strong>for</strong> those dealing <strong>with</strong> <strong>children</strong> <strong>with</strong> disabilities.<br />
Robbi Bruesewitz, 766 Lebanon Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, 412-344-1135<br />
Steel Valley Family Centers Parents Support Group<br />
Dr. Elena Runko, 1800 West Street, Rear Building, Homestead, PA 15120, 412-461-8012<br />
The Watson Institute<br />
Offers support groups <strong>for</strong> <strong>parents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>children</strong> <strong>with</strong> Autism, <strong>parents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>children</strong> who are<br />
neurologically impaired, and people <strong>with</strong> a disabled sibling.<br />
301 Camp Meeting Road, Sewickley, PA 15143<br />
Sal Schlieper, sals@thewatsoninstitute.org, 412-749-2828<br />
Lorie Turian, loriet@thewatsoninstitute.org, 412-749-2824<br />
Support Groups or Forums – Online (Local)<br />
groups.yahoo.com/group/pittsburgh_<strong>autism</strong><br />
groups.yahoo.com/group/pittsburgh_<strong>autism</strong>_friends<br />
groups.yahoo.com/group/butler_<strong>autism</strong>
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