Bringing autism resources together
The earliest symptoms of ASD can emerge between 6 – 18 months of age, with reliable diagnosis possible by 24 months. These symptoms are developmental “red flags” and do not necessarily mean your child has ASD but you may want to contact your child’s doctor if you notice these symptoms in your child.
This manual, developed by the Rochester Institute of Technology, in conjunction with other up and coming higher learning institutes, and funded by the Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grant, is designed to help colleges and universities prepare to support individuals with autism attending college and help them succeed.
This book is written for vocational rehabilitation professionals and employment services providers – the people whose job it is to find jobs for people with disabilities. This guide contains a lot of detailed information about how the features of people with ASD and the needs of the workplace interact, with suggestions about addressing common challenges from those interactions.
The publication of the Department of Human Services (Department) proposed Fee Schedule Rates for Transportation Trip services that will be added to the Adult Autism Waiver effective January 1, 2020. Public comment on these proposed changes will be accepted until 11:59 pm on January 7, 2020.
Read moreThe Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) announce the publication of a new issue of Positive Approaches Journal, written by and for professionals who provide supports and services to individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges, intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities.
Read moreThe Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is requesting proposals for providers to highlight their innovative approaches to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they relate to the Everyday Lives Recommendations.
Read moreThe Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce the extension of the Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) to include the establishment of the Special Populations Unit. This has occasioned the renaming of the Bureau of Autism Services to the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP).
Read moreThe Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce the extension of the Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) to include the establishment of the Special Populations Unit. This has occasioned the renaming of the Bureau of Autism Services to the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP).
