The Game Group
For Aspergers/PDD Kids ages 9-15 and their parents. Kids can socialize and play games while parents can particpate in a positive based support group.
Location/Address: Valley Points Family YMCA – New Kensington Location
Time : Every Saturday from 12:30 to 2:30
Monthly: Every Saturday
Contact Name: Ginger Shaffer
Contact Phone: 724-567-6965
Contact Email:
thegamegroup2009@gmail.com
Religious Education Program
Saint Scholastica Catholic Church’s located in Aspinwall, PA has an elementary religious education program and is looking to reach out to students with developmental disorders that would make learning via “traditional” methods very difficult. If you are interested please contact jamiedillon@comcast.net. The church hopes to initialize this program in the fall but will need input from families.
Medication Management with Children and Teens
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital presents another in our Breakfast Seminars. Dr. Geith Shahoud will host a lecture and discussion about the challenges and trends in medication management with children and teens. This is a great opportunity for therapists, counselors, case managers, nurses and families to gain “real world” applications to take back and employee in their own settings.
The event will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital. Registration begins at 8:30. If interested, contact Kevin Daly at (412) 257-2290 or email at Kevin.Daly@yfcs.com to confirm your attendance. Limited seating is available.
The Woodlands 2010 Summer Camps
Woodlands summer camps offer individuals of all ages with disability and chronic illness, the opportunity to learn, have fun, make friends and experience the joys of participation. Notes from the Heart Music Camp (ages 8-18) July 11-16, Young Adults Sports Camp (ages 19-30) July 18-23 and Creative Arts Camp (ages 8-18) July 25-30. The Woodlands Foundation, 134 Shenot Road, Wexford, PA 15090 To register call 724-935-5470 or go to www.woodlandsfoundation.org.
Family Connection Groups
“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” Angela Schwindt
Do you have a child or family member with autism? You are not alone. Wesley Spectrum Services, a leading provider in quality autism services, would like to invite you to attend our Family Connection Groups. Combining a supportive environment with educational information, Family Connection Groups are a great way to make community connections and talk about your experiences with autism. Groups run on a monthly basis at 6:00 pm in all three of our locations:
East: 121 Erhardt Dr. Penn Hills, PA 15235 July 13, 2010 and August 10, 2010
North: 5499 William Flynn Hwy Gibsonia, PA 15044 July 12, 2010 and August 9, 2010
South: 11 Mayview Rd. Canonsburg, PA 15317 July 28, 2010 and August 25, 2010
For more information, please call 724.443.8900. RSVP recommended
At Risk Babies; Feeding & sensory issues to keep in mind
Join us on Wednesday, July 14th, 6:30-7:30pm for an informative evening when we will discuss the key points to consider when dealing with babies who are at risk of developing feeding or sensory issues. Babies in this category are children who are premature, have an inutero diagnosis and babies with complications that prevent them from leaving hospital in a typical timeframe. The talk will take place at Thrive Place, 4070 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15217. Please contact Beverley Chapman at 412-521-1067, or Beverley@ThrivePlace.com for more information. Registration is required. ThrivePlace.com
Theiss Early Autism Program of Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) Open Enrollment for Summer and Fall 2010
The Theiss Early Autism Program provides care for children ages 2-5 years of age. The children follow an individualized program and receive small group and one-on-one instruction through Applied Behavior Analysis, including Discrete Trial Teaching, Applied Verbal Behavior, and Natural Environment Teaching. Each individualized treatment program is designed to address a child’s cognitive and language skills, self-care and adaptive behavior, and social-emotional development. Daily activities also include circle time, gross motor, playground activities, pretend play, early language arts, art and sensory activities, cooperative play in small groups, self-help activities, meal time (lunch, snack), and socialization activities. The program is located at the Hill House Association near the Mellon Arena at 1835 Centre Avenue, WPIC Autism Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Hours are 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. The program runs for 12 months a year, Monday through Friday. To discuss our services or to make a referral, contact Leslie Tomer at tomerla@upmc.edu or 412-281-1269 or visit our website at http://www.upmc.com/SERVICES/AUTISM/CHILDREN/Pages/theiss-autism-center.aspx
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Get involved and get informed ….
Religious Education Program Saint Scholastica Catholic Church’s located in Aspinwall, PA has an elementary religious education program and is looking to reach out to students with developmental disorders that would make learning via “traditional” methods very difficult. If you are interested please contact jamiedillon@comcast.net. The church hopes to initialize this program in the fall but will need input from families. Medication Management with Children and Teens Southwood Psychiatric Hospital presents another in our Breakfast Seminars. Dr. Geith Shahoud will host a lecture and discussion about the challenges and trends in medication management with children and teens. This is a great opportunity for therapists, counselors, case managers, nurses and families to gain “real world” applications to take back and employee in their own settings. The event will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital. Registration begins at 8:30. If interested, contact Kevin Daly at (412) 257-2290 or email at Kevin.Daly@yfcs.com to confirm your attendance. Limited seating is available.
The Woodlands 2010 Summer Camps
Woodlands summer camps offer individuals of all ages with disability and chronic illness, the opportunity to learn, have fun, make friends and experience the joys of participation. Notes from the Heart Music Camp (ages 8-18) July 11-16, Young Adults Sports Camp (ages 19-30) July 18-23 and Creative Arts Camp (ages 8-18) July 25-30. The Woodlands Foundation, 134 Shenot Road, Wexford, PA 15090 To register call 724-935-5470 or go to www.woodlandsfoundation.org.
Family Connection Groups
“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” Angela Schwindt Do you have a child or family member with autism? You are not alone. Wesley Spectrum Services, a leading provider in quality autism services, would like to invite you to attend our Family Connection Groups. Combining a supportive environment with educational information, Family Connection Groups are a great way to make community connections and talk about your experiences with autism. Groups run on a monthly basis at 6:00 pm in all three of our locations: East: 121 Erhardt Dr. Penn Hills, PA 15235 July 13, 2010 and August 10, 2010 North: 5499 William Flynn Hwy Gibsonia, PA 15044 July 12, 2010 and August 9, 2010 South: 11 Mayview Rd. Canonsburg, PA 15317 July 28, 2010 and August 25, 2010 For more information, please call 724.443.8900. RSVP recommended At Risk Babies; Feeding & sensory issues to keep in mind Join us on Wednesday, July 14th, 6:30-7:30pm for an informative evening when we will discuss the key points to consider when dealing with babies who are at risk of developing feeding or sensory issues. Babies in this category are children who are premature, have an inutero diagnosis and babies with complications that prevent them from leaving hospital in a typical timeframe. The talk will take place at Thrive Place, 4070 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15217. Please contact Beverley Chapman at 412-521-1067, or Beverley@ThrivePlace.com for more information. Registration is required. ThrivePlace.com
ABOARD & Venture Outdoors are Joining Forces to offer FREE FAMILY EVENTS - Kayaking Lake Elizabeth/Allegheny Commons Friday, July 16, 2010 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM This will be a great FREE fun activity for the entire family that wants to try Kayaking! That’s right; we’re taking the kayaks to Pittsburgh’s oldest park, Allegheny Commons, to help beginners get started on picturesque Lake Elizabeth. We’ll begin with some basic paddling instruction, get fitted with a life jacket, and then take our stable beginner-friendly kayak for an easy unguided 20-minute paddle around the lake. After making your way around the island and under the arched footbridges a few times, you’ll be ready to hit the region’s larger lakes & rivers. Kayaks, equipment and instruction are provided. Children under 12 may paddle a tandem kayak with an adult. Find the lake (roughly) near the corner of North Ave. and Brighton Road, near the National Aviary. Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Also bring a blanket and picnic basket dinner to enjoy afterwards in the beautiful park! Although these events are free we ask that you rsvp to ABOARD so we have enough volunteers on hand to help. http://www.aboard.memberlodge.com/Default.aspx?pageId=260524
FBR Uniontown Hosts First Ever “Backyard Bash at Bailey!” FBR Beaver Hosts “Rock the Docks for Autism” Family Outdoor Festivals On Saturday, July 31st we’ll be at McKinley Park in Mount Oliver. (Courts, Full Track, and Skate Park!) Join us 12pm-4pm for an afternoon of beginner-friendly outdoor fun for the whole family! Venture Outdoors is hosting three Family Outdoor Festivals this summer. Try scaling a climbing wall, using a GPS unit to find secret treasures, or biking around the park. Food, music and dancing will be offered throughout the event. Everything will be free to participants. http://www.aboard.memberlodge.com/Default.aspx?pageId=260524
 First 100 Registered Receive a Free Autism Awareness Bracelet and
Early Bird Registration Fee!
ABOARD & Venture Outdoors are Joining Forces to offer FREE FAMILY EVENTS
Family Geocaching /South Side Park
Sunday, August 15, 2010 from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Embark on a special mission to find hidden treasures in the park! Hand-held GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) units will be used to locate the treasures, or “caches” in this family-friendly adventure. This is a free, drop-in activity, so show up anytime between 2pm-4:30pm and we’ll show you how to use a GPS unit and set you on your course. Supplies are limited. No experience necessary. Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Although these events are free we ask that you rsvp to ABOARD so we have enough volunteers on hand to help. http://www.aboard.memberlodge.com/Default.aspx?pageId=260524
Family Outdoor Festivals
On Saturday, August 28 we’ll be at Allegheny Commons. (Kayak on Lake Elizabeth!) Join us 12pm-4pm for an afternoon of beginner-friendly outdoor fun for the whole family! Venture Outdoors is hosting three Family Outdoor Festivals this summer. Try scaling a climbing wall, using a GPS unit to find secret treasures, or biking around the park. Food, music and dancing will be offered throughout the event. Everything will be free to participants. http://www.aboard.memberlodge.com/Default.aspx?pageId=260524
Pounds for Charity 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament The Pounds for Charity organizing committee invites you to register for the 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament to be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Cranberry Municipal Center, check-in starting at 7AM. This event is a part of a friendly competition between Cranberry Twp. businessman Mike Hall of General Rental and Jason Madden, Costco Wholesale to lose weight for their chosen non-profits, Parents in Toto Autism Resource Center, the Miracle League of Southwestern PA, and the Children’s Miracle Network. Teams of 3-4 people may register before July 17 for $100. Call Mary Limbacher at 724.473.0990 or Matt Kuzma at 724.316.3811 or go to www.parentsintoto.org for more information on rules, to print a registration brochure, or a list of sponsors. FBR Hosts Its 4th Annual Golf Outing
Join FBR for its 4th Annual Golf Outing scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Manor Valley Golf Course in Delmont! Registration starts at 11:30am; shotgun start 1PM. 4 Man Scramble ~ $75 per golfer ~ Skill Awards ~ Contests ~ Prizes ~ Gifts for Golfers ~ After-party with Deluxe Buffet, Basket Auction, 50/50 and more! Flyer available at www.familybehavioralresources.com in the Download Brochures section, or come visit us on Facebook and LinkedIn! ABOARD & Venture Outdoors are Joining Forces to offer FREE FAMILY EVENTS Family Fishing Derby and Walkabout/North Shore Riverfront Park Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM We’ll provide the bait and rods, so bring the whole family for this fun-filled catch and release fishing derby! Guides will also be on hand to lead short nature hikes throughout the day.
Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Although these events are free we ask that you rsvp to ABOARD so we have enough volunteers on hand to help. http://www.aboard.memberlodge.com/Default.aspx?pageId=260524 |
