Fall 2022 Newsletter | Page 3

Staff Check-In

Calls and messages continue to stream through Autism Connection steadily . We currently receive more than 280 help requests every month . These come from phone messages , emails , our website , social media , and some inperson visits . Chris Perdziola , our Family Resource Specialist , has continued to answer these requests and talk through options and ideas with parents , grandparents , autistic adults , and professionals .
Requests for help include : Assisting adults seeking diagnosis Transition to adulthood Post-secondary education Employment Housing Waiver funding Finding volunteer opportunities Autism evaluations for all ages Daycare and respite services Recreation options for families

Volunteer Opportunities !

Autism Connection of PA , The Pittsburgh CLO , and The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre are seeking volunteers for the upcoming sensory-friendly performances .

Byahm Theatre The Benedum Center

Sensory-friendly performance on Saturday , December 17
Sensory-friendly performances , Friday , December 16th , and Tuesday , December 27