a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
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Parent Training In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
CSIU<br />
Workshops and trainings are <strong>of</strong>fered through the CSIU.<br />
Shirley Bastian, 570-523-1155, Ext. 2250<br />
Parent Education Network, pen@parentednet.com; www.parentednet.org<br />
333 East 7th Avenue, York, PA 17404, 717-845-9722; 1-800-522-5827<br />
Parents Union <strong>for</strong> Public Schools, ParentsU@aol.com<br />
Linda White<br />
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1124, Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-546-1166; Fax: 215-731-<br />
1688<br />
PEAL Center<br />
Pennsylvania’s Parents Training and In<strong>for</strong>mation Center serving Western and Central PA.<br />
Organization provides disability in<strong>for</strong>mation, in<strong>for</strong>mation about special education process<br />
and parent’s rights, Parent Advisors are available to provide in<strong>for</strong>mation and resources to<br />
assist the family <strong>with</strong> problem-solving strategies and direct them to other community<br />
resources, trainings in understanding IEP’s, IDEA’04, building continuity, etc.<br />
Parent Education and Advocacy Leadership Center<br />
1119 Penn Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 412-422-1040; 1-866-950-1040<br />
Debra Efkeman, defkeman@pealcenter.org<br />
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN),<br />
http://www.pattan.k12.pa.us<br />
6340 Flank Drive; Suite 600, Harrisburg, PA 17112, 717-541-4960; 1-800-360-7282<br />
Janet Armstrong, jarmstrong@pattan.k12.pa.us<br />
Pittsburgh Office, www.pattan.k12.pa.us/about/PaTTANPittsburgh.aspx<br />
3190 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, 412-826-2336; 1-800-446-5607<br />
Pediatric Psychology<br />
Dr. Chew, Pediatric Psychologist<br />
Geisinger Medical Center, 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822, 570-271-<br />
8255