a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

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LawEducation Law Center, www.elc-pa.orgNon-profit legal advocacy and educational organization dedicated to ensuring that all ofPennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education.Pennsylvania Health Law Project, www.phlp.orgToll-free help line, 1-800-274-3258Angela Uliana-Murphy ESQPen Argyl, PA 18072, 610-863-8502Moira Bridget Smith ESQKingston, PA 18704, 570-332-3720Medical ProfessionalsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/autism.cfmFirst Signs, http://www.firstsigns.orgEducates parents, healthcare providers, early childhood educators, and other professionals inorder to ensure the best developmental outcome for every child. Goals are to improvescreening and referral practices and to lower the age at which young children are identified withAutism and other developmental disorders. The First Signs website provides vital resources thatcover a range of issues including healthy development, concerns about a child, screening andreferral processes, and treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders.AAP-The Pediatrician’s Role in the Diagnosis and Management of Autistic Spectrum Disorder inChildren, http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;107/5/e85Centers for Disease Control-Autism Information, http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/Autism toolkit for physicians,http://www.northshorelij.com/body.cfm?id=4726&oTopID=4725&PLinkID=2849Helpful informational topics for health care practitioners including special considerations forseeing patients with Autism, screening tools, research, and more.National Institute of Mental Health, http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/autismmenu.cfmInformation on Autism from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Mental Health AssociationLuzerne/Wyoming, Lackawanna, Susquehanna Mental Health/Mental Retardation Programs:Case Management Services: Targeted and Administrative Case Management and ResourceCoordination;Luzerne/Wyoming County, 570-825-9441Lackawanna County, 570-346-5741Susquehanna County, 570-346-5741Occupational Therapy /Sensory Integration TreatmentAllied Services475 Morgan Highway, Scranton, PA 18508, 570-348-1459Danielle Banks, OTR/LMemorial Hospital, Outpatient Therapy Clinic, 570-268-2209How OT can help - www.autism.ca/occther.htmOT/Sensory Integration - SI Network www.sinetwork.orgWyoming Valley Children’s Association, 71 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, 570-829-2453OptometristsDr. Betsy Hancock, FCOVD, http://www.visualdifference.netBoard Certified in Vision Therapy (FCOVD)21 East 5th Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, 570-784-2131; Fax: 570-389-7670Nearby cities: Danville, Berwick, Wilkes-BarreE-mail: Dr. Betsy Hancock, FCOVD at thevisualdifference@yahoo.comParent Training InformationParent Education Network, pen@parentednet.com; www.parentednet.org333 East 7th Avenue, York, PA 17404, 717-845-9722; 1-800-522-5827Parents Union for Public Schools, ParentsU@aol.comLinda White, 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1124, Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-546-1166; Fax: 215-731-1688
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INTRODUCTIONDevelopmental delays ca
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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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As the parent of a child with Autis
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