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Welcome to the Autism Center of Pittsburgh!!
We are the only parent-owned & operated facility in Pittsburgh!
Special thanks to the following Individuals and Charitable Foundations who are committed to helping children with autism in the Pittsburgh area:
--
Carnegie Mellon University
-- Oom Yung Doe, Mt. Lebanon
-- Community College of Agh. Co.
-- Aker Construction
-- Vocollect, Inc.
-- Royal Mile Asset Mgmt.
-- The Alcoa Foundation
-- Respironics
-- Babcock Charitable Fdn.
-- The Hackett Fdn.
-- CCBHO
-- The Flaherty Family
-- The
Stitt Family
-- The Buncher Family Fdn
-- 10th St. Productions
-- Hard Rock Cafe
-- DMJM Harris/AECOM
-- ESB Bank
-- Steel City Bar & Grill
-- Taco Bell Restaurants
-- TR Creative Services
-- Ann Marie Jaffee
-- LEBO
Group
-- Brian
Minto Boxing
-- Butler Co. Housing Auth.
-- Cafe Euro
-- McNabb Family
-- Royal Mile Asset Co.
-- Jones, Gregg, Creehan, Gerace
In
the News:
Autism Center Comes to the South Hills 2/21/08
State Bill Would Expand Autism Coverage 2/5/08
Autism
Center Donates Tracking Bracelet to WV Teen
Dancin'
in the Streets
PA Families want autism covered by health plans
Mt.
Lebanon Street Party will aid Autism Center
Locations:
| North Hills Branch | South Hills Branch | Moon Twp. Branch | |
| 135 Cumberland Rd. | 666 Washington Rd. | 890 Beaver Grade Rd. | |
| Pittsburgh, PA 15237 | Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228 | Moon Township, PA 15108 | |
| (412) 364-1886 | (412) 343-4303 | (412) 474-3566 | |
| Fax: (412) 364-7120 | Fax: (412) 343-4301 | Fax: (412) 474-3575 |
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Here
is what our families have to say about us....
The Autism Center of Pittsburgh has been a great help to my family. For
my youngest daughter, she attended six months of Occupational Therapy
at the South Hills center. This therapy helped with her eye hand coordination,
helped with her writing, buttoning, and various other things. It was a
godsend having a center like this in the south hills. There wasn't a long
wait to get therapy like there is at other places. The therapist was great
at making sure my daughter got all the help she needed. She was a great
source of information and was just wonderful. The Autism Center also has
helped my whole family with their support group. The speakers are always
informative and always versed on the latest information. It's a great
center and has done wonders for my family.
--Estella R. (Castle Shannon)
Having 3 boys on the autism spectrum, the Autism Center of Pittsburgh
is the 1st place that I felt truly understood each boy, and their individual
functioning level. We were able to get all of our services at one place.
And most important to me as a mom was that I always felt comfortable and
informed when we left!
(Allegheny County)
What has
the Autism Center of Pittsburgh done for us? It has given our family an
opportunity to be a normal/typical family,we can have conversations, go
to a playground and swing together, enjoy amusement parks; things that
may not have been possible with a child with PDD-NOS. Having the staff
available for advice is comforting since they can speak from personal
experiences. We appreciate the convenience of being able to do so many
services in one location especially since our daughter with PDD-NOS isn't
our only child, these days convenience is key.
Renee
F. (Mt. Lebanon)
The Autism Center of Pittsburgh has been a tremendous resource of information, support and friends for me and my family. It is great to have this local help right at our fingertips. Whatever the question may be, the staff of the Center can help you out or point you in the right direction. The events they offer – horseback riding, hockey games, a Christmas Party – are a great time to relax and meet other parents. Thanks AutismLink and the Autism Center of Pittsburgh – keep up the great work!!!
Becky
L., mother to Madison & Alex (PPD/NOS)
I have called the
South Hills Center a few times for advice and Kristin has be VERY HELPFUL
and Supportive... because of Kristens help we get the free diapers and
the WIC for my son..all of which we would have never known was available
to us because of our son's diagnosis if it were not for Kristin.
- Bonnie
While living in the Lehigh Valley area in 2008, my sons were diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. We had a great deal of trouble accessing services there, and I was very confused and overwhelmed by the diagnosis, the treatment, the waiting list to access services, and our upcoming move to the Pittsburgh area. I felt, and was, very alone. It was an extremely difficult time for my family. Every place I turned to for appointments for counseling and services had a waiting list of at least 3 months, and nobody offered any alternatives or support. I was very frustrated and my family was floundering.
Since I was having such a difficult time accessing services in Lehigh Valley, I decided to focus my search on Pittsburgh. We knew we would be moving there over the summer of 2008, so I wanted to find out what sort of services I would find there. I quickly found The Autism Center. Just a few Google searches located them for me. I was astounded at the wealth of information that they provided on their website.
When I called The Autism Center to explain my situation, there were extremely helpful and supportive. They provided me with information on how to access services for my sons, and were able to assist me when I first moved to the area. They also provided me with the opportunity to set up appointments at their location with qualified professionals. This was exactly the type of support I had been looking for when living in Lehigh Valley, but couldn't find.
I am thankful every day that we moved to the Pittsburgh area and that The Autism Center was here to help me and my family. They have made a tremendous difference in my life and in the lives of my family.
Sheridan
J. Edmondson
Services Offered:
*
Parent support and information
* Drama Therapy in Conjunction with The Pittsburgh CLO Academy
* One to one assistance for parents of newly diagnosed children
* Speech and Language Services
* Listening Therapy
* Occupational Therapy Services
* Diagnostic Evaluations
* Functional Feeding
* Wraparound Evaluations
* Monthly family outings
* Support group meetings
* Educational Seminars
* Pragmatic Speech Groups
UNITED
WAY # 1382643
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The Autism Center of Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the State of Pennsylvania. Our Tax ID # is 32-0096701.