Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

09/02/2025

Comparing Brain Cells: With and Without Autism
Figure A shows how a brain with autism looks different from a brain without autism.

Figure B puts a special layer on the picture to show tiny parts called columns. In the brain with autism, these columns are closer together and have less space between them.

This is where sensory input happens. So the brain gets more sensory signals causing sensitivity, “numbness,” or sensory mixing called synesthesia. Every brain is different! You may have more or less of those sensory experiences across the different senses.

Source: Dr. Manuel Casanova, Andrew Switala

08/28/2025

Welcome Pitt R E A A C T: An NIH Autism Center of Excellence to the 2025 Autism Safety Expo Monroeville Fire Dept. Co. #4 October 17th - 18th.

This event is free to attend and no registration is required. We're excited to share what Pitt REAACT has to share in their important work!

08/27/2025

Support Group: Adult Family Members of Disabled People in Jail or Prison on Google Meet

Meetings are held every two weeks on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays:

Friday, August 29th 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday, August 31st 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wednesday, September 3rd 7:30pm - 8:30pm

email support@autismofpa.org for more information.

FAMM
Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project
Abolitionist Law Center
Pennsylvania Prison Society
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

08/26/2025

08/25/2025

Thanks to our Advocate Sponsor for the 2025 Autism Safety Expo at Monroeville Fire Dept. Co. #4 October 17th - 18th. Autism Connection of PA has been planning this event since March and we are thrilled that Berger and Green will be there to help families.

Read their message about why this event is important to them, and the many important services they provide.

08/23/2025

SPEECH WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN 8/28

Great news for parents! Our staff will be hosting two sessions of "The Tools and Toys to Promote Language Development," a workshop for parents and their children, ages 1-5, on Thursday August 28, 2025

Sessions will be held from 10:00am – 11:30 am and 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, both at Christ Church, 54 Bay Street, Glens Falls.

Check the attached flyer for more details. Pre-Register through this link: https://form.jotform.com/252314601379151.

For more information, call 518-761-6580, lalonee@warrencountyny.gov.

08/21/2025

Autism questions? Need support? All questions are good questions! Email help@autismofpa.org anytime.

08/20/2025

Welcome Dean Behavioral Consulting, LLC to the 2025 Autism Safety Expo at the Monroeville Fire Dept. Co. #4 October 17th and 18th!

08/20/2025

Tonight at 6:30pm on Zoom
Late Diagnosis of Autism Support Group meeting
Virtual support group meeting for adults diagnosed with autism later in life. This meeting is open to people who believe they are autistic, and don’t know where to turn for help.

https://autismofpa.org/event/late-diagnosis-of-autism-support-group-virtual-meeting-2/

08/20/2025

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