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Autism Connection of PA in the News

A Summer to Understand Lifetimes - Pitt Med, Winter 2023

Through a new summer enrichment program, med students are learning from community mentors. As part of her project, Taylor Williams participated in a festival focused on children with autism.

In Touch Podcast, February 2023

Discussion to raise awareness and to educate people, and to shut out the notion of people who live with autism are less worthy than those who do not live with it.

Policy Hearing Focuses on Supportive Education for Neurodivergent Students - Senator Katie Muth, April 2023

Disability Pride: Under the Tent - August 2023

National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Advisory Committee Letter - September 2023

Youngwood Race Draws More Runners This Year to Support Those on Autism Spectrum - September 2023

Sensory Classroom at Frick Environmental Center to Create Therapeutic Space - December  2023