October 2019
Introduction to Autism
For Parents and Caregivers of Children Presented by Autism Connection of PA Staff Getting any new diagnosis comes with the need to understand it. Learn the basics about autism, and get some take-home tips, from people who understand and have worked in this field for 20+ years. We will explain the details about autism and how brain differences help shape personality, likes, dislikes, fears, eating, sleeping, the senses, and communication. Please come and ask your questions, meet others with similar…
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Employment Benefits Counseling with ACHIEVA Family Trust
Presented by: Nancy McMillan, Coordinator – Benefits Counseling Project The goal of ACHIEVA Family Trust’s United Way Project – Employment Benefits Counseling (EBC) is to provide a comprehensive, practical and beneficial tool to those individuals who want to work, or are already working. Using a TEAM approach, EBC assists individuals and their families in understanding which government benefits may be affected by earned income. The emphasis is to develop a work history while maintaining a “safety net” of support services…
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