#ASDNext is a new campaign designed to spotlight the most helpful resources and information for Pennsylvania teens and adults with autism. 

Featuring projects and resources on a wide range of topics including housing and community living, autism and employment, postsecondary educational opportunities, autism speaks adult services grants, advancing futures for adults with autism, adults with autism in the news and adults with autism resource library.

Community Integrated Services’ mission is to empower people with disabilities through individualized employment opportunities that foster self-sustainability, equality, and community. Through partnerships with area businesses and organizations, CIS works to find jobs that fulfill the employment goals and desires for the people they serve.

Customized Workforce Solutions (CWS), a program of Valley Forge Educational Services, provides employment-related services to adults with disabilities.

Children and adults with behavioral health diagnoses often exhibit sensory systems that are imbalanced or not 'in-sync.’ In-Synch and Social provides both individual and group therapy to address sensory and socialization deficits.

JCHAI’s family of programs offer supportive independent living for people with disabilities 18 years and older.

An autism research institute focused on public health science.

The Asperger and Autism Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, community support for families, individuals and professionals.

A website for Pennsylvanians with autism, their families, communities, and the providers who support them.

The Autism Society is the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education, advocacy, services, research and support.

Autism Speaks' awareness, fundraising, science, and advocacy efforts are featured in this news section.

Helpful information about your students with autism and tools and strategies to achieve positive interactions and increase learning.

The Roadmap is a website containing almost 400 articles about Autism Spectrum Disorder across the lifespan. The Roadmap also includes a searchable Resource Directory with over 1000 listings.

Resource for families, individuals, and medical professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder/ Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS).

This Puberty and Adolescence Resource, also known as the [P.A.R.] Tool Kit, represents a joint effort of Parents and Professionals from the U.S. and Canada, to create what we hope is an intelligent, yet easy to read and share document for those who support an adolescent with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.These materials are the product of on-going activities of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network, a funded program of Autism Speaks.

Chesco LIFE Program is a county-wide program that serves Chester County families who have a child or adolescent that struggles with emotional, behavioral, social needs, intellectual disabilities, or have involvement with the dependency or delinquency systems.

Continuum Behavioral Health is an ABA company which provides services in the home, schools and community. We work with a variety of individuals with learning differences and behavior related disorders.

With groups offered for multiple age groups, preschool-age–teen, this program utilizes researchbased curriculum to build and improve skills such as turn-taking, joint attention, conversation, and problem solving.

We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA} services to children with autism and other developmental delays.

Each year, the Chester County Council plays host to Special Needs Troops, and Community Organizations from South-Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland.

A 3.5-week sleep-away camp in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont.

Camp Lee Mar is a private residential special needs camp for children and teenagers with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. 

Camp Pegasus at Rosemont College is a co-ed day camp run by Mike Fogel who brought you the award-winning Art of Friendship Social Skills Program.

Camp 24 utilizes creative arts therapies in a group setting to learn and practice social skills.

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA), representing the needs and interests of children affected by apraxia of speech.

Through proper planning, you can protect your loved ones, even when you're no longer there. Learn about 10 Basic Steps for Special Needs Caregivers.

Helping you navigate through life's twists and turns—providing you the stepping stones for disability planning. Services offered: obtain maximum Social Security benefits; understand and apply for state government programs including state Waivers (community support services); navigate working with maintaining all or some of their cash benefits; create a Person Center Plan and guidance in creating safeguards in a special needs trust. 

Experience helping families with special needs. We can serve as a single point of contact to help you address many aspects of your financial situation, including issues that may be unique to individuals with special needs.

A PA ABLE account gives individuals with qualified disabilities (Eligible Individuals), and their families and friends, a tax-free way to save for disability-related expenses, while maintaining government benefits. Federal and state law authorized the creation of PA ABLE accounts.

Ruggiero Law Offices LLC helps families plan for the future care of a child with special needs. A key component of planning is the establishment of a special needs trust so that government benefit eligibility is preserved and selecting a guardian by age 18. Additionally, we provide guidance in creating a family mission statement and proper handling of insurance. Ruggiero Law Offices LLC is here to present options so you are confident in your child's long-term care. Contact us at 610-889-0288.

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The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain or maintain employment. Services are provided on an individualized basis.

Through education and support, the dedicated staff  of The Arc of Chester County patiently guides people with disabilities toward the most self-sufficient life possible. The ultimate goal of all programs and services is to help each person reach his or her greatest level of independence.  Our services span a lifetime from infancy through senior-hood. 

Our Education Advocate helps families understand their rights, the law and how to develop a plan of action to improve their child’s IEP, IFSP or 504 Plan. Our Adult Advocate assists with issues including employment, housing and benefits. . Our program is designed to build friendships, incorporate community inclusion as well as provide respite to families.

Our mission is to provide the finest and most appropriate dental care to all children we serve, while partnering with parents and families to educate and facilitate a lifetime of excellent oral health.

Put your health in good hands with our Nutritionists. They are here to help you and your family stay well and make better food choices. Look for them as your shop, attend a class, or schedule a private consultation to discuss your nutritional needs. Read their bios and contact information as well as find their class schedules here.

From the pitfalls of extended screen time to using social media responsibly to avoiding cyberbullying situations, educate children about safe Internet use.

Parental Controls to help you manage what sites and information they have access to on the Internet.

NetSmartz offers free, multimedia Internet safety presentations tailored for specific audiences – parents and communities, tweens, teens, and younger children.  Resources to help you recognize potential Internet risks, engage children in conversations and empower children to protect themselves online.

Federal Trade Commissions free online security tips and resources

Step-by-Step instructions to setup parental controls in Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy devices.

ACT of PA provides advocacy support to families of children with special needs.

Ensures all children in Pennsylvania have access to quality public educational services and to the full range of educational options that are available to their peers.

A law firm that provides legal counseling and representation in special needs education law and other matters to families and children throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Providing the families of Pennsylvania with exceptional legal representation in special education, estate planning and disability law. 

CAP is an advocacy program for people with disabilities administered by the Center for Disability Law & Policy. CAP helps people who are seeking services from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Blindness and Visual Services, Centers for Independent Living and other programs funded under federal law. 

The Law Office of David T. Siegel, LLC offers families legal guidance and planning for the future of their special needs loved ones through estate planning, special needs planning and government benefits planning.

Information on both child and adult attention deficit disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

A magazine focused on living well with Attention Deficit Disorder.

Providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD.

Connects parents and others with essential resources, provides educators with evidence-based tools and engages advocates in public policy initiatives.

The Center for Autism Research at CHOP is seeking Vanguard's help in recruiting adolescents ages 12-17 for a study researching how children with autism, anxiety, depression, and/or ADHD use non-verbal ways to communicate. Families will be paid for their time and travel and will receive a comprehensive evaluation and expert report. Children with typical development are also needed to take part. Interested families should contact Amanda Riiff at 267-425-1192 or CARMotorLab@email.chop.edu.

A collaborative research effort between the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.

The HEART program is designed to teach young people how to build healthy relationships, understand boundaries, progression of relationships, romantic feelings, and codes of sexual behavior through interactions, theater, music, role play, and the participation of a trusted adult. 

You are invited to participate in a study that examines brain activity when performing everyday skills in infants, children, adolescents, and adults with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

LEGOLAND^® Discovery Center Philadelphia is teaming up with The Ruttenberg Autism Center^® to provide a brand new sensory friendly LEGO^® experiences. Tuesday, February 20. 5:00-7:00 pm. 

Relaxed performances are specially adjusted sensory-friendly shows, designed to create a theatre experience that is welcoming, judgment-free, and inclusive of children and families with a wide range of sensory, learning, and communication differences. View the schedule of Relaxed Performances. 

People's Light is a center for community gathering with theatre at its core. People's Light offers relaxed performances and invite and encourage individuals with autism, ADD, ADHD, dementia and sensory sensitivities to enjoy the performance in our “shush-free” zone.

Sexuality is a normal part of human development. It is important that all individuals are educated about sexual development and have the chance to express their sexuality in positive and healthy ways. Developed by sexuality researchers, this resource guide is designed to serve as a starting point in providing resources about sexuality for young people and adults with autism.

Laura Graham Holmes, Ph.D. Department of Psychology, University of Utah Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Autism Research

Sexuality is a normal part of human development. It is important that all individuals are educated about sexual development and have the chance to express their sexuality in positive and healthy ways.

Laura Graham Holmes, Ph.D. Department of Psychology, University of Utah Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Autism Research

Sports and recreation program for children with special needs, ages 8-12. The focus is on having fun, behing a part of a team, learning new skills, and meeting new friends. 

One-on-one fitness training for children with special needs.

Beginning in March 2018 Impact Sports will partner with Core Strength Training to provide supervised All Abilities Open Gym times. During select daytime hours, individuals who purchase an All Abilities Open Gym Membership may come and work out at Core Strength Training under the supervision of an adapted fitness trainer. 

Check out this list of Physical Activity Opportunities offered in the surrounding communities that are friendly to the needs of people with disabilities! 

Projects will be focused on having fun, creating movement, helping motor skills, and being proud of your work! The project for this class will be a producing a self-portrait using a wide range of supplies from the traditional markers and papers to the experimental like pasta, string, and buttons. We will start out with some icebreakers, create our portraits, and at the end of class each artist will be able to show their creation to the group.