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LEAP After-School Program
The Literacy Enrichment After-school Program (LEAP) provides homework assistance, computer literacy, and library skills for students in grades K–12, and daily literacy enrichment activities for elementary school students.
Read moreLeaving the Pediatrician
Although many teens with autism receive help with the transition to adult services, very few are prepared for another vital transition, that from pediatric doctors to providers who treat adults.
Read moreLegal Clinic for the Disabled
The Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD) provides free legal services to low-income people with physical disabilities in the Greater Philadelphia area. We help our clients overcome obstacles that might otherwise compromise their health, independence or quality of life.
Read moreLibrary of Accessible Media (LAMP) for Pennsylvanians
LAMP circulates over 1.5 million titles in accessible formats like digital, digital download, Braille, print/Braille, large-print and Audio described DVDs to Pennsylvanians
Read moreListening Skills
This resource provides information for individuals with autism on strategies to improve their listening skills.
Read moreLocator Device Grant
Families served under The Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg Area can apply for their Locator Grant for their family member with Autism. The Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg Area has been raising awareness about the dangers of wandering for an individual with Autism.
Read moreM-CHAT Autism Screening
This website provides information on the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT), which is a free screening tool for autism. This is the tool recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to be used at well child visits, but can also be used by parents, and other professionals working with young children. The website also provides information on scoring the tool, answers frequently asked questions, offers additional resources and provides the tool in multiple languages.
Read moreMaintaining an Autism Support/Self-Advocacy Group
This resource was developed by ASERT to help those running a support or self-advocacy group in maintaining the group.
Read moreManaging ADHD in Children and Teens
This resource provides tips for parents to help manage ADHD in their Children and Teens.
Read moreMAWD or Marketplace?
Choosing health insurance coverage that best meets one’s needs is important, especially for persons with significant health issues or disabilities. Pennsylvanians with serious health issues and persons with disabilities have several choices regarding health insurance. This publication will focus on two of those options: Medicaid and the Marketplace. Not every Pennsylvanian has a choice between Medicaid and the Marketplace. It only works for persons eligible for one category of Medicaid: Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD). Today, people with serious health issues and persons with disabilities who are working or may be able to work, can choose between Marketplace health insurance and MAWD.
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