What programs are available in Pennsylvania for children with autism?

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"I am the parent of a 16 year old autistic boy. We currently live in Maryland and are planning to move to Shippensburg, PA in the near future. I am not familiar with the programs offered in PA. My son is currently enrolled in the Autism Waver Program in Md and I was wondering if these programs are available in PA and how do I transfer him over? If this program is not available, could you please let me know what programs are available in PA?"

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In Topics: Choosing a school, Autism & Aspergers Syndrome

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Apr 15, 2010

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Hello- I would like to direct you to a great organization that is Pennsylvania based- Kyles Treehouse. This is a support, information and advocacy group established by Jen Westphal who is the parent of a teen boy with autism.

To find more information please view http://www.Kylestreehouse.org

Good luck!

Louise Masin Sattler, NCSP
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Owner of SigningFamilies.com
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hlevitan , Teacher writes:

Hello KM,

Moving can be a difficult time, and it is good that you are looking into special needs programs for your son before you move.

Below is an article titled "Pennsylvania State Disability Resources,â�� that provides organizations and program contact information for children with special needs.

"Pennsylvania State Disability Resourcesâ��
http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Pennsylvania_State/

Here are some organizations I pulled out from the above article you may find helpful:

Karl Smelser, Director
Marie Mambuca, Family Support Coordinator
ABOARD (Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders)
35 Wilson Street, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
(412) 781-4116; (800) 827-9385
E-mail: info@aboard.org
Web: www.aboard.org

Cindy Waeltermann, Director
AutismLink
376 Wagon Wheel Trail
Wexford, PA 15090
(412) 364-1886
E-mail: info@autismlink.com
Web: www.autismlink.com

Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-0881; (800) 3-AUTISM
Web: www.autism-society.org

Here is a helpful resource you can use to help find good schools in the area where you plan to move:

Pennsylvania Schools
http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/pennsylvania/

Best wishes researching programs!

Regards,

Hayley

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