4371 Northern Pike,  Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 856-7223 or 7224    Fax: (412) 856-7428

The Autism Society of Pittsburgh is the local action unit of the Autism Society of America (formerly the National Society of Autistic Children and Adults). We are volunteers, parents and professionals, working in behalf of all autistic children and adults in the Greater Pittsburgh area, and the additional children and adults who suffer with some peripheral form of this communication disorder.

There are more than 4,000 families with AUTISTIC children in Southwestern Pennsylvania alone. The Autism Society of Pittsburgh is a catalyst for those who are seeking specific help, and those who have the skills and the services to assist autistic people, their families, their teachers, and other health professionals who are able to contribute a piece to the puzzle that is called "autism."

The Autism Society of Pittsburgh addresses these needs in the Pittsburgh area, through a comprehensive array of counseling and referral services, by working with those who have a commitment to autistic children, and those who wish to learn more about autism.

We solicit no government funds, depending solely on private contributions to support these programs and services that would not otherwise exist. This neglected segment of our population cannot speak for themselves, and their families are often overwhelmed by the enormous task involved in discerning and providing for their complicated needs. The person with Autism needs help and guidance every step of the way - from early childhood through adulthood.

This is why contributions and support are both a compliment to our existence and an enormous boost to our effectiveness, strength and growth.

Our chapter consists primarily of autism-affected parents, family members and relatives. Like our autistic children, we are seldom satisfied that we have done all that we can, and we never quit. This is the only real way we have of thanking those who depend on us, and those who help us.

The Autism Society of Pittsburgh exists solely on donated funds, which we use to:

1. Provide Advocacy Services to parents, families and professionals who work with autistic people. (Multidisciplinary - including legislative)
2. Provide information and referral services (including literature, Newsletter, counseling) to parents and professionals.
3. Underwrite and obtain grants for specific research and for appropriate special programs in diagnosis, treatment, education, vocational Habilitation and social adjustment.
4. Create and encourage development and improvement and appropriate programs for autistic children and adults.
5. Protect and defend the rights of parents to learn about and then choose options they feel are best for their autistic family member.

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