Support Groups

 

Click HERE for a listing by county of our
Support Groups in Pennsylvania!

 

Please contact us if you are interested in joining a support group.

 

About Our Support Groups

ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA is the largest autism support group network in Pennsylvania, sponsoring over sixty groups across the state. The majority of our support groups are by and for parents of children on the autism spectrum. These groups provide support for managing the daily stresses of raising a child with autism. Group members meet regularly to share practical advice for raising children on the spectrum, and work together to maximize the potential of their children.

We also sponsors several social groups for teens and adults on the autism spectrum. These groups are facilitated by autism professionals who provide a safe and supportive venue for individuals with ASD to socialize, practice conversational skills, and share special interests.

Start a Support Group

We are committed to assisting support groups and expanding our support to families through these groups. If you are currently hosting a support group and would like to become part of our family, or you are interested in starting a support group, please contact us.

For more information, please download our Support Group Guidelines.

Write for Our E-Blast Newsletter

Leaders and members of support groups are encouraged to write for our weekly E-Blast newsletter, which is sent out to over 8,000 subscribers. We are always looking for useful and interesting articles to share with the Pennsylvania autism community.

For more information, please download our E-Blast Listing Guidelines.

  • Autism Resources

  • Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community

    Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community

    Saturday, May 18th

    Stage AE on the North Shore

    REGISTER AS A WALKER OR DONATE HERE

  • Autism Friendly Performance of Disney's The Lion King

     

    Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
    The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to partner with Disney Theatrical Productions for this very special performance of Disney’s The Lion King. This presentation will be a sensory-friendly performance that allows families with members on the Autism spectrum to experience a regular Broadway production with several alterations that meet the needs of the audience. Pittsburgh will be the third city to offer this type of program, and The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust remains committed to making theater and the arts accessible to all audiences.
    The ticket purchasing process is as follows:
    • a brief questionnaire will need to be completed
    • choose the ticket price you would like to order
    • you will then receive a phone call from The Benedum Center                                                     asking for seat selections, based on your family’s needs

    PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

     

  • Three Rivers Rowing Event

    June 8, 2013, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    From Enjoy a day learning about the Adaptive Paddle Program at Three Rivers Rowing Association — tour the facility, explore the equipment, try the practice tanks and sit in a dragon boat in the water.  Children ages 12 and older are encouraged to participate, along with their families and support staff.

    REGISTER HERE

     

  • Amusement Park Tickets

    SINCE THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS, PLEASE CALL

    AUTISM CONNECTION OF PA’S OFFICE AT 412-449-0165 FOR ORDERS.  THANK YOU

     

    IDLEWILD — $20.00 — tickets valid WEEKDAYS only, May 27th, June 7th-August 8th and September 2nd

    SANDCASTLE — $15.00 — tickets valid any day

    KENNYWOOD — $23.00 — tickets valid any day in May, June and September.  Valid WEEKDAYS in July and August.