Parent support groups
Lycoming County: SASSY, email Esther Brennan for information ebrennan@hopeability.org
ABA Therapy
For a list of IBHS-ABA across PA, https://abainpa.com/directory/
Training And Workshops
The National Autism conference at Penn State often offers child care, and is the first week of August each year https://autism.outreach.psu.edu/
PaTTAN also offers a variety of training videos https://www.pattan.net/Training
Mary Barbera offers several free videos on her website https://marybarbera.com/resources/
AAC/Technology
PaTTAN offers short term loan on AAC devices, allowing your child to try a variety of devices out, providing you a chance to find out what may work best for your child and your family https://www.pattan.net/Short-Term-Loan
Additional Opportunities/Assistance for Families:
A list of grants available to families:
https://oasn.info/charitable-grants-for-individuals-with-autism-and-their-families/
Mileage Information
You may be able to receive up to 12 cents per mile to/from any medical/behavioral health care appointments with a provider who takes Medical Assistance.
If you do not have access to your own vehicle, you can use this program to request van transportation as long as you (or a responsible guardian) ride with your child. You would need to arrange your own transportation from the center and back again or wait at the center during your child’s session.
Registration may be done online for Medical Assistance applicants at Penndot’s Find My Ride website or registration can be done over the phone with the county number for any client.
Who to contact based on your county:
http://matp.pa.gov/CountyContact.aspx
More information on the MA Transportation Program (MATP)
http://matp.pa.gov/Default.aspx
Career Information
Caregivers of America (NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL COUNTIES) may pay you to provide personal care aid services to your child with autism. This is a great opportunity for additional income while you do what you would do normally (take care of your child. Please contact Caregivers of America for more information.