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.

 

Resources for Families
(Local & Pennsylvania)

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.

2010 Annual Autism Advocacy Event
Save the date...


Holly Faust, Vice President & Susan Colόn, CEO and Founder, Autism Advocacy Organization

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 families once again were going to be blessed.
140 people enjoyed an evening of support, resources, food as they joined together to support Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Thank you Holly for your continued support and friendship- you are awesome!

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.


Chuck Ardo and Susan Colón.

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!

"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

Autism Awareness- 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.
Autism Acceptance- Master's Abers & Fletcher, Sil Lum Chuan Fa Kung Fu, Milton and Sunbury YMCA for their acceptance of working with children of all abilities using compassion and understanding.

We thank those awarded this year and all of those who continue to support Autism Awareness, Education and Promote Awareness - Thank You.


Master Fletcher, Michael Faust and Master Abers,
Sil Lum Chuan Fa Kung Fu

 

The time to help all children with Autism related disorders is now.
The time for educating yourself is now. 
The time to help families is now.
Please join us and show your support to individuals and families
touched by autism.

Make a
Charitable Donation
to Autism Advocacy Organization
susan@autism-advocacy.org




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
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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.

What Act 62 will mean to your child and your family:

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


 


 

Definition of Terms:

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)