Empowering Connections: Sophie’s Potluck, A Special Journey
In this uplifting interview with Amy Hart, the driving force behind Sophie’s Potluck, we delve into the story of Sophie, a vibrant 14-year-old on the autism spectrum. Amy shares the inspiration behind...
View ArticleFamilies Share: The Things that Keep Us Home and The Things that Bring Us Out
Sensory-friendly, inclusive events have become increasingly popular, and in an effort to ensure that all – and we mean all – families feel safe and welcome, we reached out to Astrid Arroyo who often...
View ArticlePittsburgh Playhouse’s ARTfully UPlifting Takes Sensory Friendly Performances...
Hope. Acceptance. Inclusion. Each word beautiful, and each word a fundamental building block in the innovative production, ARTfully UPlifting at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University. The...
View ArticleAutism Community: Fewer Words, More Action
Psychologist and author, Dr. Ross Greene, states, “Children do well when they can.” This notion recognizes that when children have their needs met, their behaviors eventually fall into place. This...
View ArticlePittsburgh Marathon Runner Profile: Dr. Scott Faber
Running for a Reason, Dr. Faber embarks on the Pittsburgh Marathon to raise awareness and support for Autism Connection of Pennsylvania, drawing inspiration from his personal health journey and...
View ArticleUnderstanding The Connection Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cerebral Palsy
April is a time when we come together to recognize the diverse experiences of people living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, and we encourage the momentum to continue throughout...
View ArticleChild Health Association of Sewickley Grant: Spelling
We are glad to share that Autism Connection of Pennsylvania has been granted the opportunity to further our mission of being a lifeline and hub for families and adults in the autism community. With...
View ArticleDisability is Not a Crime Training in Lock Haven Pennsylvania
We were thrilled to visit and teach new friends from the first responder community in and around Lock Haven, PA this past week. We listened to our audience’s experiences and training goals, learned how...
View ArticleIGIA Movement for Health Visits Autism Connection of PA
IGIA Movement for Health is well known in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for its innovative approach that incorporates various somatic practices like yoga, meditation, Hanna Somatics®, and dance to tap into...
View ArticleRichard Tambwe Shares His Vision of Hope and Autism
Welcome to Pennsylvania. What brings you to Pittsburgh? I have been living in Pittsburgh since 2021 (in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic). I am a PhD student at Duquesne University and I am already...
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