ASDTogether has been founded by a mother of three young children one of whom is on the autism spectrum. The organization has been started to help address the social and recreational needs of whole families that are living with autism spectrum disorder. We have a family retreat camp scheduled for two nights near State College, PA. We will be offering a CF/GF diet and volunteer assistance for each family. The link to the retreat center is on the website. Other events will be scheduled as the organization evolves.

Our Vision: The Mental Health/Mental Retardation system will be a partnership of consumers, family members, services providers and policy makers, which creates options responsive to individual needs and preferences. Our Mission: To provide quality care as well as the delivery of efficient public services and supports for individuals with mental illness and mental retardation so that they can increase their opportunities and abilities to lead lives of dignity and independence. Acknowledging that Recovery is an ongoing process, MH/MR is committed to promoting personal growth, choice, and inclusion of consumers in their community.

Serves ages 5-21. Camp Lee Mar is a private residential special needs camp for children and young adults with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges, including but not limited to the following: mental retardation, developmental disabilities, down syndrome, autism, learning disabilities, Williams Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, ADD, Prader Willi, and ADHD.

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The Watson Institute Summer Program, Camp WISP, is an inclusive therapeutic summer camp program for children with autism and related disorders. Camp Locations in Mercer County, Butler County, Beaver County, West Moreland County, Washington County and Allegheny County.

Specialized group therapy prgram servicing children and adolescents with ASD. Groups focus on improving and practicing social skills, play skills, life skills, communication skills.... Offers Preschool, afterschool, and summer camp programs.

Community Psychiatric Centers is a full-service mental health agency, owned and operated by Dr. Robert A. Lowenstein, M.D. and Dr. John Carosso, Psy.D., with offices in Monroeville, East Liberty, Mt. Lebanon, Greensburg, New Kensington, Monessen, and Leechburg, and Carmichaels. C.P.C. offers wraparound services with a specialization in treating children in the autism spectrum, as well as outpatient counseling and medication management.

Autism Special Education Consulting, Advocacy, and Coaching services for parents of children diagnosed along the autism spectrum and those with "hidden disabilities." Workshops and training for parents, educators, and clinicians on topics including Asperger's Syndrome, Supporting ASD Children in Inclusive Settings, and Effective Parent Advocacy. On-site IEP clinics and individual support for employees. Collaborate with independent clinicians and related staff. New for 2008: Summer Camp program focusing on Organizational Skills, Note-Taking, and Writing skills.

I am providing a 6 week camp to children with autistic spectrum disorder. The camp is being held at a local pre-school, privately owned and insured. I am a certified educator, with specific training in autism. I will be providing instruction, fun activities, socialization, life skills, arts, music and fun! TSS are welcome to join the child. Hours are 10 am-3 pm, with before and after camp care available by an attached, licensed day care.

We provide behavioral support and ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorders and their families.

At Epona Unlimited we provide Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding to individuals who live at all parts of the Autism Spectrum. We are also able to provide mainstream horseback riding for siblings, relatives and caregivers in need of the healing and balancing power of horses. Sessions offered year round at our indoor riding arena in Pennsburg, PA.

Equi-librium is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to empower individuals with special needs to reach their highest potential through horse-related activities. Equi-librium provides a variety of services using the movement of the horse and the natural eqiune environment to create functional change for individual with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges. Specialized programs for those with autism are provided in one-on-one and group sessions.

The Vanguard School offers a six-week ESY program for students, ages 6 - 21, with ASD who qualify for extended school year services on their IEP. The program balances academics with enrichment activities that focus on self-regulation and social skills training and support.

Camp Crossroads - Where the Road to Independence Begins! Camp Crossroads is for children ages 4-17 on the Autism Spectrum or that have a similar diagnosis. The child must possess basic communication skills (of any mode), basic self-help skills, and a foundation of safety awareness. They also must be non-aggressive to others, and cannot have a history of elopement. The children in session 1 will meet at the Indiana YMCA on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:15AM-3:15PM. The children in session 2 will meet at the Indiana YMCA on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15AM-3:15PM. Children will be divided into three groups, according to age / school grade (in 2008-09): Camp Discover (Grades K-2) Camp Adventure (Grades 3-5) Camp Counselors in Training (CIT's, Grades 6-8) Camp Crossroads aims to be a unique inclusion camp for children with Autism and related disorders. To make a referral, please call FBR and provide the contact information for the child and family. Children will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis following our screening process. To Contact FBR: Family Behavioral Resources 1380 Route 286, Highway East Suite 524 Indiana, PA 15701 724-465-0369 Please ask for Amy Flickinger, Austism Coordinator

Camp Journey - Where the Road to Socialization Begins! Camp Journey, proudly offered by Family Behavioral Resources, is for children ages 5-13 with Autism Spectrum Disorders or a similar diagnosis. Candidates for the camp should possess basic communication skills (of any mode), basic saelf-help skills, and a foundaiton of safety awareness. They should be non-aggressive and cannot have a history of elopement. Children at the camp are broken into two groups: Ages 5-8 meet Tuesday and Thursday from 9AM-2PM, while ages 9-13 meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9AM-2PM. For a detailed brochure and to learn how to make a referral to Camp Journey, please call Michelle Chapla at the FBR Beaver Office, at 724-775-1362. We still have spots available - call today!

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It is Green Tree's mission, through service and education, to continue our almost fifty-year history of providing excellence in mental health services and education today and for the future.

The Institute on Disabilities envisions a society where all people are valued and respected, and where all people have the knowledge, opportunity and power to improve their lives and the lives of others. The Institute leads by example, creating connections and promoting networks within and among communities so that people with disabilities are recognized as integral to the fabric of community life.

Music Therapy, Music Instruction, Academic Music Homeschool Program, Music & Movement, etc Opportunities for groups and private All ages welcome. Currently accepting registration for both north and east programming

A One-of-a-Kind Center for Children with Special Needs. Our center is owned and operated by Eric J. Pollock, a Pediatric Physical Therapist and offers Pediatric Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, along with Therapeutically-Based group activities and classes (Adaptive Sports Classes, Social Skills Groups, Therapeutic Playgroups, Specialized Handwriting Classes, Adaptive Dance, Music and many more). Additional services include: Sensory Integration Techniques, Equipment Consultations, Birthday Parties, Parent Support Groups. We strive to create a nurturing, caring and uplifting environment where special children and their families can have fun, learn and most importantly, smile.

Swim instruction for special needs children and adults - We tailor our program to each student's individual needs and goals.