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Parents Unite for Support:
Parents in Toto hosts various support groups for the entire family. Two parent support groups are sponsored by the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD) and held at our center: Cranberry CARES serves families with children diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. CARES meets the second Friday morning of each month from 10AM-Noon and just celebrated its 10th anniversary as the first group of its kind in Western PA. Contact Mary Limbacher at 724.473.0990 or mary@parentsintoto.org. The Autism Support Group welcomes parents of children diagnosed along the spectrum and typically meets on the fourth Thursday afternoon of each month during the school year. please check our calendar for dates. Contact Catherine Lalonde at 724.713.0222 or clalonde@zoominternet.net. Other groups unique to Parents in Toto include Family & Friends Social Group which is open to individuals, parents, siblings and friends at the center on the first three Saturdays of each month from 1-3PM for informal interaction, games, activities and snacks. Our Young Adult Group meets on a Friday evening from 7-8PM each month for activities of their choosing: board games, sharing experiences, conversation. The group welcomes young men and women over the age of 16. New to Parents in Toto in December 2011 is the Pre K/Kindergarten Social & Support Group held the first Saturday from 11AM-Noon. Facilitated by Glade Run TSS and Transition Coordinator Krystin Smith, the group will allow parents and their children to scocialize and share experiences. Also new, Adult Women with ASD Group meets the third Saturday from 11AM-Noon each month for friendship and support.
Friendships are encouraged:
Parents in Toto understands that individuals on
the autism spectrum may have special interests. Nothing
could compare to the mutual enjoyment experienced by
the families who shared the descent of the 327th Star Corp
at our center. More than fifty family members and friends
attended. Toto friend Matt Boozel continues provide
support at many of our celebrations, including the annual
"Heroes for Autism" in October which brings autism
awareness to our community through entertainment.
Autism Related Items:
One stop shopping gives visitors to the
center the opportunity to choose from a variety of
jewelry selections, pins, magnets, decals, and books
related to autism. Other unique items for sale include
gifts handmade by diagnosed individuals and family
members, including Weighted Wackies and custom
made lap pads and vests for sensory needs. Contact
the center for questions or referral information or visit
our Online Store
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This Week at Parents in Toto
Parents in Toto
2012 Hours:
Tuesday 10AM-7PM
Wednesday 10AM-4PM
Thursday 10AM-4PM
Friday 10AM-3PM
Saturday 10AM-3PM
(1st three)
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Friday, Young Adult Social Support Group
January 20 This group welcomes young men and women over the
7-8PM age of 16 to enjoy activities of their choosing, including
board games, sharing experiences, and conversation. Guest
speaker is Ralph Strano from the Comtra Theater.
For more information, please contact Mary at
mary@parentsintoto.org. Free of charge.
Saturday, Young Ladies Social Support New!
January 21 Parents in Toto is excited to welcome young ladies ages 10
11AM-Noon and up to enjoy girlie things! The group is set up for friendship
along with mentoring opportunities within the group. Siblings are
welcome. Please contact Mary at mary@parentsintoto.org if
you plan to attend. Free of charge.
1-3PM Parents in Toto 4th Birthday Celebration!
Monday, Martial Arts for Special Needs
January 23, 30 Meet other families and join Sensei Joe, formerly with
6-6:45PM Commonsense Martial Arts-Cranberry, in an
encouraging and informative atmosphere. Cost is
$50 a month (four classes) payable at the class.
Contact Catherine Lalonde to reserve your spot or for
more information at clalonde@zoominternet.net .
Thursday, Autism Support Group sponsored by ABOARD
January 26 Meet with other parents to share challenges and
12-2PM successes, information and resources while parenting
children diagnosed across the autism spectrum. Free
of charge. Please contact Catherine at
clalonde@zoominternet.net for more information.
Saturday, Pre K/Kindergarten Support Group New!
February 3 Meet other families with children ages 2-5 years of
11AM-Noon ages who have been diagnosed with ASD or in the
early stages of identification for an informal opportunity
to gain information and socialization. Parents in Toto is
excited to welcome Glade Run Lutheran Services TSS
and Transition Coach Krystin Smith as our facilitator for
this group. Siblings are welcome. Please contact Mary at
mary@parentsintoto.org if you plan to attend.
Free of charge.
Friday, Cranberry CARES Parent Support Group
February 10 Serves to allow families with children diagnosed with
10AM-Noon Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism to share
experiences and ideas. For more information, please
contact Mary at mary@parentsintoto.org.
Free of charge.
Parents in Toto's
4th Birthday Celebration!
1:00-3:00pm
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Parents in Toto welcomes all family members: parents, siblings, relatives and friends of a child diagnosed along the Autism Spectrum. Please RSVP for the party by Wednesday, January 18 to karen@parentsintoto.org No charge.