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• Trunk or Treat

  • When
    27 Oct 2018
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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  Trunk or Treat
  

  Saturday, October 27, 2018
  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  Autism Connection of PA Office Parking Lot
  35 Wilson Street
  Pittsburgh, PA 15223

  • Non-Food Treats
  • Safe, Parking Lot trick or Treat
  • All ages welcome, Not-very-Scary
  • Wear your costume! (or not)
  • Sensory - Friendly
  • Autism Resources and information

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• A Critical Discussion about Disability, Victimization, Identification, and Response

  • When
    05 Nov 2018
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church 4600 Old William Penn Highway Murrysville, PA 15668
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  A Critical Discussion about Disability, Victimization,
  Identification, and Response
  

  Monday, November 5th, 2018

  7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
  

  Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church 
  4600 Old William Penn Highway
  Murrysville, PA 15668 

  Sadly, people with disabilities are victimized at rates 4-6 times that of others.  
  Let's talk about how to help recognize signs of abuse and discuss free services available to treat trauma and promote recovery in this population when these crimes occur.
  
  Audience:  People with disabilities, family members, victims services and disability professionals, law enforcement officers, and any concerned citizens.
  

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• The Effects of Physical Exercise on Behavior for Individuals with Autism

  • When
    08 Nov 2018
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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  The Effects of Physical Exercise on Behavior 

  for Individuals with Autism

   Presented by:
  Christopher Tarr, Ed. D.

  
  

  Thursday, November 8, 2018

  6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 

  
  

  Research has demonstrated that physical exercise has physical, emotional, and psychological benefits for all individuals.  The benefits for individuals with autism are no different. Physical exercise has demonstrated the ability to increase communication, increase social skills, increase academic engagement and decrease stereotypic behaviors in individuals with autism.  This program will explore the benefits of physical exercise for individuals with autism.  Specifically, this program will discuss the effects of physical exercise on stereotypic behaviors.  The findings of a current meta-analysis on the effects of physical exercise on stereotypic behaviors will be examined.  Finally, this program will conclude with ways to increase the opportunities for individuals with autism to participate in physical exercise.

  At the completion of this session, learners will be able to:

  1. Discuss the general impact that physical exercise has on individuals with autism spectrum disorder.  
  2. Describe the effects of physical exercise on stereotypic behaviors.
  3. List the physical exercises that have demonstrated the ability to decrease stereotypic behaviors.
  4. Summarize how to increase to physical exercise opportunities for individuals with autism

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• Turning Behavior and Anxiety Into Communication for Social Program-Solving

  • When
    10 Nov 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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  Turning Behavior and Anxiety Into Communication for Social Problem-Solving

   Presented by:
  Janice Nathan, M.S., CCC-SLP

  Saturday, November 10, 2018

  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

  
  

  According to research by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), as many as 1 in 7 (15%) children are labeled with emotional or behavior disorders, disorders that interfere with relationships, participation in daily activities, and learning. Emerging research in cognition and neuropsychology calls for a different kind of therapeutic approach to promote self-regulation and social-emotional problem-solving, and improving academic achievement. Having many different sources and causes for both sensory and behavior issues, it is imperative those working with children with difficulties in these areas, be equipped with practical solutions to improve long-term outcomes of a child’s development. 

  Participants will learn evidence-based techniques that help children develop through these issueswhich are critical for the development of thinking and behavior in children. Participants will also learn practical strategies to address emotional behavior disorders, teach social Interaction skills, and help these individuals develop independent problem-solving skills that will generalize in their daily environment. Gaining these important solutions will equip you with the correct tools to implement tomorrow. 

  
  

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• Ross Park Mall Caring Santa

  • When
    02 Dec 2018
  •  
    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Location
    Ross Park Mall
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    3 registrants

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  Caring Santa Visit
  

  Sunday, December 2, 2018
  

  Ross Park Mall

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Ross Park Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• South Hills Village Caring Santa Visit

  • When
    02 Dec 2018
  •  
    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Location
    301 South Hills Village, Bethel Park, PA 15241
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  Caring Santa Visit
  

  Sunday, December 2, 2018
  

  South Hills Village

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with South Hills Village to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Ross Park Mall Caring Santa

  • When
    02 Dec 2018
  •  
    8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Ross Park Mall
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    Nobody

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  Caring Santa Visit
  

  Sunday, December 2, 2018
  

  Ross Park Mall

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Ross Park Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• South Hills Village Caring Santa Visit

  • When
    02 Dec 2018
  •  
    8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    301 South Hills Village, Bethel Park, PA 15241
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  Caring Santa Visit
  

  Sunday, December 2, 2018
  

  South Hills Village

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with South Hills Village to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Ross Park Mall Caring Santa

  • When
    02 Dec 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Ross Park Mall
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    Nobody

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  Caring Santa Visit
  

  Sunday, December 2, 2018
  

  Ross Park Mall

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Ross Park Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• South Hills Village Caring Santa Visit

  • When
    02 Dec 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    301 South Hills Village, Bethel Park, PA 15241
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    15

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  Caring Santa Visit
  

  Sunday, December 2, 2018
  

  South Hills Village

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with South Hills Village to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Ross Park Mall Caring Santa

  • When
    02 Dec 2018
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Ross Park Mall
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  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  Caring Santa Visit
  

  Sunday, December 2, 2018
  

  Ross Park Mall

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Ross Park Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• South Hills Village Caring Santa Visit

  • When
    02 Dec 2018
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    301 South Hills Village, Bethel Park, PA 15241
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    15

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  Caring Santa Visit
  

  Sunday, December 2, 2018
  

  South Hills Village

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with South Hills Village to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Monroeville Mall Santa

  • When
    09 Dec 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Monroeville Mall, Monroeville, PA 15146
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    12
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    Nobody

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  Autism-Friendly Santa Visits!
  

  Sunday, December 9, 2018
  

  Monroeville Mall
  

  Photos by Cherry Hill
  

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Monroeville Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

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• Westmoreland Mall Santa

  • When
    09 Dec 2018
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Westmoreland Mall, 5256 Route 30, Greensburg, PA 15601
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  AUTISM-FRIENDLY SANTA

  Sunday, December 9, 2018

  Westmoreland Mall

  Join us for family photo time with Santa!  

  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to engage in this holiday tradition in a less stimulating environment.

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Monroeville Mall Santa

  • When
    09 Dec 2018
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Monroeville Mall, Monroeville, PA 15146
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    12
  • Registered
    Nobody

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  Autism-Friendly Santa Visits!
  

  Sunday, December 9, 2018
  

  Monroeville Mall
  

  Photos by Cherry Hill
  

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Monroeville Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

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• Westmoreland Mall Santa

  • When
    09 Dec 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Westmoreland Mall, 5256 Route 30, Greensburg, PA 15601
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    15

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  AUTISM-FRIENDLY SANTA

  Sunday, December 9, 2018

  Westmoreland Mall

  Join us for family photo time with Santa!  

  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to engage in this holiday tradition in a less stimulating environment.

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Monroeville Mall Santa

  • When
    09 Dec 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Monroeville Mall, Monroeville, PA 15146
  • Spaces left
    12
  • Registered
    Nobody

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  Autism-Friendly Santa Visits!
  

  Sunday, December 9, 2018
  

  Monroeville Mall
  

  Photos by Cherry Hill
  

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Monroeville Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

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• Westmoreland Mall Santa

  • When
    09 Dec 2018
  •  
    10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Westmoreland Mall, 5256 Route 30, Greensburg, PA 15601
  • Spaces left
    15

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  AUTISM-FRIENDLY SANTA

  Sunday, December 9, 2018

  Westmoreland Mall

  Join us for family photo time with Santa!  

  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to engage in this holiday tradition in a less stimulating environment.

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Monroeville Mall Santa

  • When
    09 Dec 2018
  •  
    10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Monroeville Mall, Monroeville, PA 15146
  • Spaces left
    12
  • Registered
    Nobody

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  Autism-Friendly Santa Visits!
  

  Sunday, December 9, 2018
  

  Monroeville Mall
  

  Photos by Cherry Hill
  

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Monroeville Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with Santa.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Santa in a less stimulating environment.
  

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

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