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Founded by parents in 1996, Autism Connection of PA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serving thousands of people seeking help for autism concerns. Professional staff, all parents who understand, provide telephone support, weekly autism news, autism-friendly activities, and coordinate more than 76 support groups across Pennsylvania.

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  1. Gut Dysbiosis and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
    March 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Autism Connection of PA 35 Wilson Street #101 Pittsburgh
    1. Autism Friendly Easter Bunny-Ross Park Mall
      March 31 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
      Ross Park Mall 1000 Ross Park Drive Pittsburgh
      1. Autism Friendly Easter Bunny-Monroeville Mall
        March 31 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
        Monroeville Mall 200 Mall Circle Drive Monroeville
        1. Introduction to Autism
          April 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
          Autism Connection of PA 35 Wilson Street #101 Pittsburgh
          1. Autism Friendly Easter Bunny-South Hills Village
            April 7 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
            South Hills Village 301 South Hills Village Pittsburgh

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Latest News

Back To School Tips For Children With Autism

Luciana Randall of Autism Connection of Pennsylvania stops by to talk about helping children with autism adjust to going back to school.

More Evidence That Parents’ Ages Could Influence Autism Risk

Lots of factors may affect a child’s odds of ending up with autism. Researchers around the world have been striving to fully understand how biology, genetics and environment play roles.

Microsoft set to hire people with autism

Microsoft has announced plans to hire people with autism. Working with specialist employment agency Specialisterne, which trains and finds positions for people diagnosed on the autism spectrum, the pilot program begins in May with 10 full-time positions in the company’s Redmond, Wash., corporate headquarters. READ MORE

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