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Autism Spectrum Resource Center, http:www.autismsrc.org Provides therapeutic services and educational resources to individuals within the Autism Spectrum and their families in an environment where they will find a sense of belonging with like-minded individuals. Promotes positive self-image, potential for growth, and unique contribution to the world. Parents Involved Network (PIN), www.pinofpa.org Assists parents or caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. PIN provides information, helps parents find services, and advocates with any of the public systems that serve children, including the mental health system, education and other state and local child-serving agencies. Special Kids Network, http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/browse.asp?A=179&BMDRN=2000&BCOB= 0&C=35825 Information and referrals for children with special health care needs and their families. Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania, http://www.parenttoparent.org Matches parents and family members of children and adults with disabilities or special needs, on a one-on-one basis, according to condition or concerns. Teachers/Educators Adapted Books, http://schools.nycenet.edu/D75/academics/literacy/adaptedbooks/catalog.htm Provides PECS and other visual materials to adapt books for children. Requires Adobe Acrobat reader and/or Boardmaker. Autism Education Network, http://www.autismeducation.net Improves public special education programs and influences public policy that affects individuals with Autism. Connects and empowers people in order to affect change. Provides free information about special education rights and programs. Outreach efforts include seminars about special education law and conferences regarding best practices in Autism treatment and methodologies IDEA Regulations, http://www.wrightslaw.com/idea/art.htm http://www.pde.state.pa.us/special_edu/cwp/view.asp?Q=111436&A=177
PaTTAN, http://www.pattan.k12.pa.us/teachlead/Autism.aspx Information regarding current PA standards, teaching practices, effective assessments, and instruction. Training and workshop information for educators, as well as publications relevant to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Publications such as Introduction to Early Interventions, Provider’s Guide to Early Intervention PDE Special Education, http://www.pde.state.pa.us/special_edu/site/default.asp?g=0&special_eduNav=|978|&k12 Nav=|1141| Mission, role, and function of special education in PA schools are defined and addressed. Links to other reference materials on standard practices and procedures. Wrightslaw, http://www.wrightslaw.com/ Information for parents, educators, advocates about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities. Includes articles, cases, and free resources on special education topics. Therapeutic Play Groups Dr. Rebecca Wiegers East Suburban Psychological Association (Separate groups for boys and girls) 2550 Mosside Boulevard, Suite 304, Monroeville, PA 15146, 412-373-3471 The Hope Learning Center 155 Lake Drive, Wexford, PA 15090, 724-933-HOPE, info@thehopelearningcenter.com Transitioning Transitions for you and your child, http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Child/EarlyIntervention/003670022.htm Discusses how to plan for and manage the transitions that occur all the time in many different ways, such as changes in jobs or homes. Living beyond high school, http://www.autismsociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=livinghighschool Discusses the importance of transition planning and considerations when a child is nearing graduation from high school.
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A HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN
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INTRODUCTION Developmental delays c
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What should I do first? Where do I
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How can my child qualify for Medica
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How does the verification process w
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As the parent of a child with Autis
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Which types of professionals delive
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As a parent, what is my role in the
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How might I approach my son or daug
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What happens if BHRS is recommended
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Who determines if my child will rec
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What happens after I file a First L
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What if I still don’t like the de
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Can I have someone else help me wit
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How do I ask for a Fair Hearing? Yo
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What happens if my child’s doctor
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APPENDIX B: DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA - A
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APPENDIX D: GLOSSARY Autistic Spect
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Page 48 and 49: Community Care Behavioral Health Or
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Page 52 and 53: Glade Run Lutheran Services 5701 Ce
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Page 56 and 57: Advocacy ABOARD (Advisory Board on
Page 58 and 59: treatment options for those with Au
Page 60 and 61: Dan Marino’s Foundation www.danma
Page 62 and 63: Future Horizons, www.futurehorizons
Page 64 and 65: Boardmaker-Mayer-Johnson, http://ww
Page 66 and 67: Developmental Disabilities Planning
Page 68 and 69: Temple University, 1301 Cecil B. Mo
Page 70 and 71: Incidental Teaching, http://www.spi
Page 72 and 73: Autism toolkit for physicians, http
Page 74 and 75: Therapeutic Specialists, Inc., www.
Page 76 and 77: Pittsburgh Office, www.pattan.k12.p
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Page 84 and 85: AUTISMLINK Special Education Suppor
Page 86 and 87: groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Alle-Kis
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