Autism
ASERT Autism Resource Center
(877) 231-4244
ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training) is a statewide initiative that supports individuals with autism and their families. ASERT has a statewide toll-free number (listed above) offering general autism resources and information about autism services.
Autism Speaks
(888) 288-4762
Autism Speaks is a national organization dedicated to funding autism research, raising public awareness about autism and its effects, and raising funds for those dealing with autism. Call the Autism Response Team (number listed above) or email familyservices@autismspeaks.org to:
Find local services
Learn about child's rights
Obtain parent support
Discuss issues like transition to adulthood
Autism Speaks also offers a variety of grants, including the Baker Summer Camp Program Grant (the specific organization has to apply), which offers scholarship funds for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to attend summer camp.
Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities - Philhaven
(717) 735-1921
1886 Rohrestown Road, Lancaster PA 17601
http://www.phiIhaven.org/ProgramsandServices/CenterforAutismandDevelopmentalDisabilities.aspx
Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities aims to address the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of individuals with disabilities.
CADD offers the following services:
Clinical and psychiatric evaluations
Diagnostic testing
Psychiatric medication management services
lndividual and family therapy
Cognitiveassessments
Social skills groups
Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS)
Department of Public Welfare-Autism Services
(717) 299-7411
832 Manor St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Autism Services works to improve the quality of family life and independence of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and to support their families and caregivers. They also offer Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) mini-grants of up to $500 to support children and adults with autism. The grant application is posted in February and applicants are typically notified in May.
The Tommy Foundation for Autism
(717) 283-7920
Sugey Cruz-Everts - sugey@tommyland.org
The Tommy Foundation f or Autism provides direct assistance to families and autism training to students, professionals, and doctors. ln the Collegiate Autism Program, trained college students are paired up with buddies (both children and teens)with autism in the community and focus on social interaction, communication, and play. The Sensitive Santa event occurs every year around Christmas, and allows children on the autism spectrum to visit with Santa in a sensory-friendly environment.