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September 2020
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Chips, Chocolate
and Chat Gatherings (Free and Virtual)
Chips, Chocolate and Chat is a group of adults on the autism spectrum (ages 18+), who with the help of a facilitator, discuss topics chosen by the group. Topics that have been addressed include dating, co-workers, break-ups, meet-ups, interviewing for jobs, etc. For the past few years, parents and caregivers also have been meeting in a separate room to discuss various issues and provide support to one another.
If you are an adult on the spectrum or a parent/caregiver who wants to participate in this virtual gathering, please send an e-mail to [email protected] to receive the Zoom links.
Fall dates: Sundays, 4:00-5:00 PM on Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6, via Zoom.
Virtual Support Group for Parents/Caregivers
Begins Tues., Oct. 20, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
ASCEND Members: free, non-members $10/session.
Click here to view our video with Margot Stein, marriage and family therapist, who will facilitate these groups.
Click here to register for this session.
Join ASCEND Group now to attend this and other sessions for free).
Save the Dates for Fall Webinars:
Surfing The Stress And Keeping Your Balance: When Your Child Has Autism
Thursday, October 29
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Dr. Robert Naseef, psychologist and author
Tips for Answering Common Job Interview Questions
Tuesday, November 17
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Ed Hunter, Career and Executive Coach
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ASCEND Professional Events
CFATC's unique therapy approach treats a wide range of childhood emotional, behavioral, and social challenges
1) Individual Therapy with Parent Support and Training
2) The Art of Friendship Social-Coping Program @Home
Note from Hill Top Prep School
I am reaching out to let you know that there is financial assistance available for families who may be on the fence about considering private school/Hill Top Prep because of the cost. Thank you for continuing to send us extraordinary students!
Kind regards,
Upcoming Special Needs Zoom Workshops
Our complimentary workshops are focused on empowering and educating families who have dependents with special needs giving them clear, actionable information that can be used to understand and build a responsible financial lifestyle.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 12:00 Noon
Details to follow, please email
Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 5 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 PM
Details to follow - please email
Kristina Vacha's Groups
Kristina Vacha, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LBS, MSS, MA,
484-274-8957
All groups promote increased understanding of living as an adult on the spectrum, address adult issues like employment, independent living, relationships and dating, and provide peer support.
Fall 2020 Groups For Adults with Autism Spectrum Differences
Group Therapy Sessions:
Co-ed Working Professionals,Women on the Spectrum, Men on the Spectrum and PEERS Social Skills Group for young adults.
Social Groups
Virtual Movie Group, Virtual Craft Group, Social Distance Walk, Virtual Book Club and Virtual Paint Night (see below).
Virtual Paint Party for Adults with Autism Differences
With Christine Burke - Artist, Author, Health Coach and Former Special Education Teacher
& Kristina Vacha, LCSW
Sunday, Sept 20 from 3-5 PM
$20 per person or $30 per couple
Must be able to participate independently. Email [email protected] to register.
Other Resources
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Research Studies
In the interest of promoting autism awareness, we feel it is important to help spread the word about autism spectrum research studies that are being conducted in our area. Use this Research Study Form to submit If you would like to submit your study.
- PARSEC aimed at young adults (18-25) to increase their community participation activities in non-urban areas of PA.
- The Prevalence of Genetically Linked Autism & Vitamin D Deficiency in Hispanic Families
- The Experiences of Stigma, Stress, and Social Support Among Fathers of Children on the Autism Spectrum
- SPARK for Autism
- Police Safety Study
- Social and Motor Communication Study
- Orbiting - For Repetitive and Restrictive Behaviors
- Transportation Research Study
- Wandering Research Study
Click here for more information on these studies.
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