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• Gut Dysbiosis and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • When
    26 Mar 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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  Gut Dysbiosis and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder

   Presented by:
  

  Sri Ganeshan, MD
  Chief Medical Officer, ReligenDX Inc.

  
  

  Tuesday, March 26, 2019

  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

  
  

  **Social Worker and Act 48 credits available**

  
  

  Dr. Ganeshan and his colleagues are involved in understanding the role of mitochondria and microbiome in human disease. He will present on the microorganisms living in the gut (gastrointestinal system) and how they play a critical role in our day to day function when they are balanced (balance of good microbe’s vs the bad). If this balance is altered in the gut (dysbiosis) this can affect many other parts of the body through the chemicals, hormones, and other mechanisms. One such part of the body which is affected is the brain. The gut communicates with the brain through pathways including the nerves, hormones, altering the immune system etc.

  These effects can be detrimental to a growing child and may present as behavioral symptoms. Some of these substances made by the microorganisms affect the mitochondria, which are the energy source for our body function. The mitochondria may be affected by many factors including the environment, genetics, infection, stress etc. Dysfunctional mitochondria may play a role in autism.

  The talk will focus on the mitochondria ↔microbiome connection and the crosstalk in autism. Challenges and opportunities to modify them for a better quality of life for children with autism.

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

  • Microbiota and dysbiosis in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • What is the microbiome? Why is it important to learn more about it in autism?
  • Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • What are the mitochondria? It’s importance in human disease
  • Gut- Brain Axis in Autism Spectrum disorder: How the changes in the gastrointestinal system effect the brain in children with autism.

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• Ross Park Mall Caring Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Ross Park Mall- Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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    6
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    9 registrants

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  Caring Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, March 31, 2019
  

  Ross Park Mall

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Ross Park Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with the Easter Bunny.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Easter Bunny in a less stimulating environment.
  
  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  **Build A Bear Workshop will open early at 8:00 a.m. for a sensory friendly shopping experience. A coupon will be available**
  

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• Ross Park Mall Caring Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Ross Park Mall- Pittsburgh, PA 15237
  • Spaces left
    9
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Caring Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, March 31, 2019
  

  Ross Park Mall

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Ross Park Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with the Easter Bunny.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Easter Bunny in a less stimulating environment.
  
  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  **Build A Bear Workshop will open early at 8:00 a.m. for a sensory friendly shopping experience. A coupon will be available**
  

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• Monroeville Mall Autism-Friendly Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    200 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146
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  Autism-Friendly Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, March 31, 2019
  

  Monroeville Mall

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

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Ross Park Mall Caring Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Ross Park Mall- Pittsburgh, PA 15237
  • Spaces left
    9
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Caring Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, March 31, 2019
  

  Ross Park Mall

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Ross Park Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with the Easter Bunny.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Easter Bunny in a less stimulating environment.
  
  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  **Build A Bear Workshop will open early at 8:00 a.m. for a sensory friendly shopping experience. A coupon will be available**
  

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• Monroeville Mall Autism-Friendly Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    200 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146
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  Autism-Friendly Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, March 31, 2019
  

  Monroeville Mall

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

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Ross Park Mall Caring Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Ross Park Mall- Pittsburgh, PA 15237
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    15 registrants

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  Caring Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, March 31, 2019
  

  Ross Park Mall

  Autism Connection of PA has teamed up with Ross Park Mall to provide Autism Family Photo Time with the Easter Bunny.  The mall will be closed to the public so that our children with autism may have the opportunity to meet Easter Bunny in a less stimulating environment.
  
  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  **Build A Bear Workshop will open early at 8:00 a.m. for a sensory friendly shopping experience. A coupon will be available**
  

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• Monroeville Mall Autism-Friendly Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    200 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Autism-Friendly Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, March 31, 2019
  

  Monroeville Mall

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

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Monroeville Mall Autism-Friendly Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    200 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Autism-Friendly Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, March 31, 2019
  

  Monroeville Mall

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

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Introduction to Autism for Parents and Caregivers of Children

  • When
    02 Apr 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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  Introduction to Autism for 
  Parents and Caregivers of Children

   Presented by:
  Autism Connection of PA Staff

  
  

  Tuesday, April 2, 2019

  6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

  
  

  Getting any new diagnosis comes with the need to understand it.  Learn the basics about autism, and get some take-home tips, from people who understand and have worked in this field for 20+ years.

  We will explain the details about autism and how brain differences help shape personality, likes, dislikes, fears, eating, sleeping, the senses, and communication. Please come and ask your questions, meet others with similar concerns and learn what to do at home and in the community!

  This is a free workshop, but pre-registration is required. 

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• South Hills Village Caring Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    07 Apr 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    301 South Hills Village, Bethel Park, PA 15241
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    13

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  Caring Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, April 7, 2019
  

  South Hills Village

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

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• South Hills Village Caring Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    07 Apr 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    301 South Hills Village, Bethel Park, PA 15241
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Caring Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, April 7, 2019
  

  South Hills Village

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

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Westmoreland Mall Autism Friendly Easter Bunny

  • When
    07 Apr 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Westmoreland Mall, Greensburg, PA 15601
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Autism-Friendly Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, April 7, 2019
  

  Westmoreland Mall

  5256 Route 30, Suite 190

  Greensburg, PA 15601
  

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

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• South Hills Village Caring Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    07 Apr 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    301 South Hills Village, Bethel Park, PA 15241
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  
  

  Caring Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, April 7, 2019
  

  South Hills Village

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

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Westmoreland Mall Autism Friendly Easter Bunny

  • When
    07 Apr 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Westmoreland Mall, Greensburg, PA 15601
  • Spaces left
    18
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Autism-Friendly Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, April 7, 2019
  

  Westmoreland Mall

  5256 Route 30, Suite 190

  Greensburg, PA 15601
  

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

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• South Hills Village Caring Easter Bunny Visit

  • When
    07 Apr 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    301 South Hills Village, Bethel Park, PA 15241
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  
  

  Caring Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, April 7, 2019
  

  South Hills Village

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

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Westmoreland Mall Autism Friendly Easter Bunny

  • When
    07 Apr 2019
  •  
    10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Westmoreland Mall, Greensburg, PA 15601
  • Spaces left
    15
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  Autism-Friendly Easter Bunny Visit!
  

  Sunday, April 7, 2019
  

  Westmoreland Mall

  5256 Route 30, Suite 190

  Greensburg, PA 15601
  

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

  (Standard photo package rates apply.)

  
  

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• Manifestation of Disability and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

  • When
    10 Apr 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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    35

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  Manifestation of Disability and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

   Presented by:
  

  Tammi Morton, MAEd.

  Project Coordinator, PEAL Center
  
  

  Wednesday, April 10, 2019

  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

  
  

  **Social Worker and Act 48 credits available**

  A student’s disability may manifest in behaviors, and it is up to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to ensure that supports and services are in place to address issues that can arise. This workshop gives insight into behavior as communicating needs, and provides strategies that can help you protect your child’s right to a free and appropriate public education. 
  

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

  1.    Define manifestation determination

  2.   Identify IEP goals and interventions that address behavior

  3.   Discuss the importance of evaluation

  4.   Identify manifestation determination review and hearing processes

  5.   Use resources to improve communication with their child’s school.

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• Preparing for College: Accessing Supports and Navigating the Campus Experience

  • When
    17 Apr 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Preparing for College:
  Accessing Supports and
  Navigating the Campus Experience

   Presented by:
  

  Heather Conroy, LCSW, BCBA
  Executive Director, Evolve Coaching
  
  

  Wednesday, April 17, 2019

  6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

  
  

  **Social Worker and Act 48 credits available**

  This program will focus on steps students and their families can take as they prepare for the transition from high school to college. We will discuss the resources that schools provide as well as the supplemental supports thatEvolve Coaching can provide to students seeking additional help with self-advocacy, time management, and socializing.

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

  1.    Understand the ways in which college supports differ from what high school typically offers.

  2.   Understand the limits of parent communication with school faculty.

  3.   Learn what they can do to prepare for the transition.

  4.   Learn how Evolve Coaching structures support around existing campus supports, and how to access funding streams for coaching services.

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• Introduction to Autism for Parents and Caregivers of Children

  • When
    04 Jun 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
  • Spaces left
    40

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  Introduction to Autism for 
  Parents and Caregivers of Children

   Presented by:
  Autism Connection of PA Staff

  
  

  Tuesday, June 4, 2019

  6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

  
  

  Getting any new diagnosis comes with the need to understand it.  Learn the basics about autism, and get some take-home tips, from people who understand and have worked in this field for 20+ years.

  We will explain the details about autism and how brain differences help shape personality, likes, dislikes, fears, eating, sleeping, the senses, and communication. Please come and ask your questions, meet others with similar concerns and learn what to do at home and in the community!

  This is a free workshop, but pre-registration is required. 

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• Introduction to Autism for Parents and Caregivers of Children

  • When
    01 Oct 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
  • Spaces left
    40

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  Introduction to Autism for 
  Parents and Caregivers of Children

   Presented by:
  Autism Connection of PA Staff

  
  

  Tuesday, October 1, 2019

  6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

  
  

  Getting any new diagnosis comes with the need to understand it.  Learn the basics about autism, and get some take-home tips, from people who understand and have worked in this field for 20+ years.

  We will explain the details about autism and how brain differences help shape personality, likes, dislikes, fears, eating, sleeping, the senses, and communication. Please come and ask your questions, meet others with similar concerns and learn what to do at home and in the community!

  This is a free workshop, but pre-registration is required. 

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