Resources for Individuals with Autism and their Families

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder face some very unique challenges related to preparing for transition and reaching their future goals.  Additional information can be found here as well as from the pull-out pages provided.

Autism Waiver/Support Providers for Union, Snyder & Northumberland Counties are:

CMSU Autism Services for Union & Snyder Counties

• Crisis hotline:  1-800-222-9016
• Autism Referrals: (570) 275-6080 or 1-800-451-9720 or TTY (570) 275-2327.

Northumberland County MH/MR (Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Services)

• 217 North Center Street, Sunbury, PA 17801, (570) 495-2040, 1-800-970-6467
• Provides services for individuals from Northumberland County with Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Devleopmental and Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, or Drug and Alcohol related issues.

• Autism Apps (for your iphone, ipad, ipod, etc.) - a variety of free and for fee apps available related to Autism, including communication apps, interactive books about autism, picture representations, video modeling, scheduling, social skill development, etc.
• Autism after 16: PA Roadmap Transition to Adulthood:  This site gives you a "roadmap" of PA related resources for the individual with Autism and families of those who have ASD to help them navigate the world of transition. Direct links include: Medical Assistance, SSI, Transition toolkit, Housing options, Employment information, etc.
• Autism Speaks, PA Resource Guide - A long list of resources for families and individuals with ASD.  Includes resources for youth and adults, families, support groups, information on diet, intervention methods, related services, etc.
• Roads to Freedom: Center for Independent Living:  Autism Waiver Information AND Autism Support/Socialization Group. (Specific for NorthCentral PA).
  

• From the Autism Society, an Article "Living with Autism: Life After High School"