{"id":13387,"date":"2016-04-02T18:56:28","date_gmt":"2016-04-02T22:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=13387"},"modified":"2020-07-09T21:36:27","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T01:36:27","slug":"autism-awareness-day-lehigh-valley-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=13387","title":{"rendered":"Autism Awareness Day &#8211; Lehigh Valley Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on the 2nd of April every year. In honor of Autism Awareness Day, we want to highlight a few of the resources available here in the Lehigh Valley.<\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dogdigz.com\/therapy-dog-autism\/\"><span style=\"color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;\">Is a Therapy Dog Right for Your Child with Autism [Complete Guide]<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\"> &#8211; This guide helpful information and tips on anyone considering a therapy dog for their child with autism.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asalehighvalley.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;\">Autism Society Lehigh Valley<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\"> &#8211; ASA-LV is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families who live in the Lehigh Valley.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighcounty.org\/Departments\/Human-Services\/Mental-Health\/Autism\"><span style=\"color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;\">Lehigh County Dept. of Human Services<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\"> \u2013 This page has useful information and links to more resources.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/resource\/lehigh-valley\"><span style=\"color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;\">Via of the Lehigh Valley<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\"> &#8211; Providing services for people with disabilities from birth through retirement for over 50 years.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paautism.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;\">ASSERT<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\"> &#8211; ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training) is a statewide initiative funded by the Bureau of Autism Services, PA Department of Human Services. The ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training) Collaborative is a key component of the Bureau of Autism\u2019s strategy for supporting individuals with autism and their families throughout the Commonwealth. It is our vision that ASERT will connect existing resources and pockets of expertise, and address the regional gaps in effective services and supports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/livelearnandplay.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Live, Learn, &amp; Play <\/a>&#8211; Live Learn &amp; Play is a Lehigh Valley-based non-profit organization dedicated to helping local families with Autism &amp; special needs by promoting awareness &amp; inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here re a few more links given to us by <a href=\"http:\/\/caring4ourkids.com\/\">Caring4OurKids<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #555555; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalautismcenter.org\/resources\/for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Autism Resources for Families<\/u><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/autism.sesamestreet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/autism.sesamestreet.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1478133879661000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHCWRtnwWcdpwWH_L6zK8A1qX-X4Q\"><u>Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents<\/u><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.retailmenot.com\/blog\/sensory-overload-while-shopping.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.retailmenot.com\/blog\/sensory-overload-while-shopping.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1478133879661000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEt7dr9RX1WnoZ5i2qc1RchLc3buw\"><u>Reduce the Noise: Help Loved Ones with Sensory Overload Enjoy Shopping<\/u><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/autism\/links.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/autism\/links.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1478133879661000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGToBmeLBPb7xF_5CwxBkYrYUEu5g\"><u>CDC Autism Links and Resources<\/u><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.operationautismonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.operationautismonline.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1478133879661000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHJS5KU7kBDbF7iVu6Zj59NDBH2_Q\"><u>Operation Autism for Military Families<\/u><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.washington.edu\/doit\/accommodation-resources-autism-spectrum-disordersasperger-syndrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.washington.edu\/doit\/accommodation-resources-autism-spectrum-disordersasperger-syndrome&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1478133879661000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGFvmyMHAOP0TMNalxg4YRjiW98rg\"><u>Academic Accommodation Resources<\/u><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.homecity.com\/creating-a-home-where-your-child-can-thrive-with-a-disability#Autistic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.homecity.com\/creating-a-home-where-your-child-can-thrive-with-a-disability%23Autistic&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1478133879661000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFk64KggRvLh7idS4rUq7_L4vWXQw\"><u>Home Modifications for Autistic Kids<\/u><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iidc.indiana.edu\/?pageId=601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.iidc.indiana.edu\/?pageId%3D601&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1478133879661000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFhM4QxPUYpHlYxk_W5w6yomd-qTQ\"><u>Temple Grandin&#8217;s Teaching Tips<\/u><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justgreatlawyers.com\/estate-planning-for-parents-of-children-with-autism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.justgreatlawyers.com\/estate-planning-for-parents-of-children-with-autism&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1478133879661000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFMPDpWBrn1oYlz1H3iaG5p-_kNCw\"><u>Estate Planning for Parents of Kids with Autism<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you want to see another group added to this page please email a link and or information to <a href=\"mailto:info@thevalleyledger.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">info@thevalleyledger.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on the 2nd of April every year. 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