Autism Outreach Center of Northwestern Pennsylvania

Music Therapy for Individuals with ASD

The Autism Outreach Center is collaborating with Diane Hill, Music Therapist, to offer programs for individuals with autism in our area.  In order to design programs to meet the diverse interests and needs of individuals on the spectrum, individuals interested in participating in a music therapy program need to submit the following information to Jen Kafferlin (jkafferlin@autismoutreachcenter.org by Friday, December 18th:

• Name and Age of Participant
• Individual Musical Interests (note any preferred types of music, instruments, or special activities related to music such as singing, dancing, etc.)
• Contact Information for the Individual or Guardian (Name, phone, mailing address and e-mail address)

Individuals who submit the information requested above will be invited to meet one-on-one with Diane Hill on Monday, December 28th.  At that time, Diane will get to know the individual and identify the goals that will be worked on as part of the music therapy program. 

Based on the the level of interest, the Autism Outreach Center plans to make full or partial scholarships available to individuals who wish to participate in the program.

Please contact Jen Kafferlin with any questions.  For more information about Music Therapy and Diane Hill’s programs, click here.

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Christmas Cards Now On Sale!

The Autism Outreach Center is now accepting orders for Christmas cards.  The cards, which are being made by teens in our mentoring program, feature 5 different holiday designs.  The following packages are available:

Set A ($12/each or 2 boxes for $20): One decorative boxed set of 10 cards and 10 gift tags. 

Set B ($10): One brown bag set of 8 cards and 8 gift tags.

Set C ($8): One cellophane packaged set of 3 cards and 3 gift tags.

Set D ($5): Cellophane packaged set of 10 gift tags.

To order your set, click here to download the order form or e-mail kellyk@allegheny.edu.

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Social Skills Group (Ages 4-7)

There will be a Social Skills Group for children (ages 4-7) again this year. This is a free program offered by the Autism Outreach Center. It will be headed up by Stephanie DeSantis. Please see the letter below for more details. Any questions call 814-337-5046

Social Skills Group Details

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