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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.
On behalf of the Office of Developmental Programs, we are pleased to invite artists on the autism spectrum to exhibit their artwork virtually during the 16th Annual Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (#PATCIgnite2023).
Read moreASERT will play a supporting role in the new Pennsylvania site of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, the Pennsylvania Autism Surveillance Project (PASP). The ADDM Network, funded by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), generates the national prevalence rate of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
Read moreDo you have a story to tell? Share it at the 2023 PA Autism Training Conference (PATC)! We're looking for both written and video stories from individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to showcase at the statewide conference, held virtually November 7-9, 2023.
Read moreHave you seen the ODP Services Overview Quick Guide? It's a resource to briefly explain how ODP can help some people and there's also a Spanish version. Similarly, there is a guide aimed at enrolling children called Steps to Enroll a Child with the Office of Developmental Programs. A third resource providing information about what ODP and the Department of Human Services has to offer is also attached, Department of Human Services Office Overview and Resources.
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