Autism-Advocacy.org
Advocating for Individuals with Autism
and their Families while Educating Communities
Please Join Us
for the
Annual
Autism Advocacy
Organization
Annual Autism Event
April 13, 2010
Contact Me at:
scolon@dejazzd.com
2009 Event
Previous Events
How this
journey began....
....love never ends
How it all began...
Autism Advocacay
Organization
began as an idea and
the
motivation
which continues
to
drive it today has
never
lost sight
of the mission
and looks to the future
with tremendous
Hope and Success.
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Resources for Families |
PA Bureau of Autism Services
Office of Dispute Resolution
Disability Rights Network
of Pennsylvania
Dept. of Public Welfare
717-787-2600
Dept. of Public Welfare
Know the:
The Red
Flags
Of Autism Related Disorders
The Autism Series
on
WKOK Roundtable:
The series continues....
focus on topics related to Autism.
Visual Senses & Autism -
Archive CDs available:
contact Mark at
WKOK for a copy
What is Autism?
Red
Flags & Where to get help.
Sensory Integration
What it is and how to treat it.
Holiday Considerations Suggestions for Parents and
Families
Speech & Language
How Autism effects
speech & language.
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April 2009 Another wonderful event this year. On this, the 5th Annual Autism Advocacy Organization Autism Event we have much to celebrate and be grateful for at this exciting time in Autism Awareness. As Holly and I planned this
years event we were amazed at how the needs of the children and
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| I knew there was a reason God brought Chuck Ardo,
Press Secretary to Governor Rendell, into my path during
the Governor's tour, but it was not until the night of the
Autism Event that it would be clear what it was. Chuck is the proud father of a son with Asperger's who was not diagnosed until he was in his twenties. Chuck shared with tears, his experience and joys of their journey. Initially parents may have thought they were going to hear just another political speech, but what Chuck gave them was a story which included hope and success as he spoke of his wonderful son and their relationship and what lives can be where their is hope and love. |
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More than 50 children and their siblings enjoyed
playing in the sensory friendly environments which were
supported by CSIU professionals. All children in
attendance enjoyed play and fun and were given a new children's
book of their choice. The cookies were also a big hit with them! |
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"A grateful Thank you to everyone who loves and supports others who may have differences, knowing that being different is not a negative thing, but rather something that makes them unique and very special. I am blessed to have been bringing this event to you all for more than five years now and I look forward to many more years. -Susan Colón |
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CSIU for their continued support of the Annual Autism Event and
their work in improving the education of others working in the
field everyday, with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism Education -Dr. Vikas Passi, Family Practice Center for his support in educating parents and others by providing Autism trainings.
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The time to help
all children with
Autism related disorders
is now. |
Make a Charitable Donation to Autism Advocacy Organization susan@autism-advocacy.org |
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Purchase a puzzle piece to support Autism Advocacy
Puzzle Pieces will be on exhibit the evening of the event.
Puzzle pieces are available for $1 each
Contact Me at:
Coming Soon
A book offering
practical strategies and a different perspective on understanding
children with Autism Spectrum Disorders for
who they are and seeing
difference as a positive instead of a negative.
Why was House Bill 1150 introduced by Speaker Dennis O’Brien?
This legislation was introduced to mitigate the heavy burden caused by health insurance companies’ discrimination against individuals with autism. While its language has been revised several times, and while other matters were added to the bill before it became law as Act 62, the essence of the autism insurance reform legislation remains intact.
What does Act 62 do?
In regards to autism insurance reform, Act 62 does three main things:
1. it requires private health insurance companies to begin covering the costs of diagnostic assessments for autism and of services for individuals with autism who are under the age of 21;
2. it requires the PA Department of Public Welfare to cover those costs for individuals who have no insurance coverage, or for individuals whose costs exceed $36,000 that year; and
3. it requires the PA Department of State to license professional behavior specialists and to establish minimum licensure qualifications for them.
What coverage is mandated by the law?
Act 62 requires coverage for diagnostic assessments, pharmacy care, psychiatric care, psychological care, rehabilitative care, and therapeutic care. These categories of mandated services are defined in the law.
Read More About Dennis O'Brien and his work in Autism
Thank you to Governor Ed Rendell for his
continued support to improve services for
individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Governor Ed Rendell, Susan Colόn and her
sons.
The children fondly refer to the Governor as
'The President of Pennsylvania'
Inspirations
Stories from Parents on the journey
that will inspire you.
"I believe
in You"
from Autism Digest Magazine
What is ABA?
What is an IEP?
What is Sensory Integration?
For Physicians
On a national average, pediatricians and physicians are failing to refer children for free and confidential assessments, this must change...
(more information for Physicians)
For Educators
As educators and school districts seek to understand and meet the needs of students they need the assistance of professionals trained in the field of autism and valuable information and resources. These children are individuals and their IEPs must reflect their needs....
(More information for Educators)