Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

05/22/2026

Honor a parent, child, caregiver or friend by making a gift.

Your honoree will receive a personalized card to inform them of your kind gift on behalf of the Autism Connection of PA. Be sure to tap the "in honor of" tab to ensure your message is passed along!

Your donation helps Autism Connection of PA continue to be a lifeline for families and people affected by autism, providing education, advocacy and support.

05/21/2026

From our friends The Lindsay Theater:
"We're hosting a sensory friendly screening of Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu on Saturday, May 30, at 10 a.m. Tickets are on sale for our discounted rate of $8.75 each.

The Mandalorian & Grogu, which starts playing at The Lindsay on May 22, marks the big-screen debut of Mandalorian mercenary Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu, who many know as Baby Yoda. The Empire has fallen, and the fledgling New Republic has enlisted Din and his young apprentice to protect everything the Rebellion fought for."

Link for discounted tickets in comments!

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Tonight! 6:30pm on Zoom
Late Diagnosis of Autism Support Group
Topic: overlapping diagnoses and comorbidities

Visit our Events Page (link in comments)

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

After Hours with Policy from the Office of Developmental Programs: How Can I Share my Ideas or Make a Suggestion About an ODP Policy? What is Public Comment?

Tue, Jun 23
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Online event

05/18/2026

Thanks to our generous donors and supporters all of our counseling, support, and advocacy services are free.

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

🤔 Not finding a support group in your area that fits your needs – or wondering about how to start your own? Join ASERT for a live, virtual panel discussion on starting and maintaining an autism support group. Hear real stories, practical tips, and encouragement from people who’ve been in your shoes. Learn from those who have been where you are!

👉 Register for the English panel on June 9, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: https://cstu.io/3d031e

👉 Register for the Spanish panel on Thursday, June 11,12:00 - 1:00 pm: https://cstu.io/3da134

05/13/2026

Understanding Alexithymia

Many autistic people experience alexithymia: difficulty identifying, processing, or describing emotions.

In our recent support group discussion, participants shared:
• Feeling emotions physically before emotionally
• Struggling to explain feelings to others
• Being misunderstood because of communication differences
• Relief in learning there’s a name for the experience

Conversations like these remind people they are not alone.