Autism-Pittsburgh, Inc.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Advocacy, Information, Referral
Provide electronic and printed information to parents of autistic children, schools, providers, and other autism interest groups. Source of advocacy and guidance for those struggling with autism and the people who care for them.
Service Support
Inspire and found various initiatives in the autism community. Network with the national and local chapters, publish informational newsletters, sponsor various conferences, seminars, and support groups, and provide other community outreach services.
Governmental
Influence governmental officials to address autism related issues and establish legislation, regulations, and improved services for the autism community.
S.P.E.A.K. (Summer Program for the Education of Autistic Kids)
Summer program of education, recreation and community awareness building for individuals with autism, ages 5-21. This program prevents or significantly reduces summertime learning regression. SPEAK is recognized as the region's premier Federally-mandated extended school year (ESY) program.
Justice Training in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Providing live training as well as producing webinars for professionals working in the justice system to help enable successful communication with those with autism caught up in the system as perpetrators, witnesses, and victims. Ongoing collaboration with Western Regional ASERT.
Autism Open Mic and Drum Circles
Weekly entertainment opportunity for autism families and individuals of all ages to sing, dance, Recite, play musical into your minutes, and enjoy themselves - an ASA Pittsburgh exclusive
Where we work
External reviews
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Autism-Pittsburgh, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 07/26/2022
Mr. Craig O'Connor, Esq.
Ciao, Torisky and O'Connor LLC
Term: 1974 -
Deborah Lewis
Forbes Hospital
Craig O'Connor
Law Offices of Craig S. O'Connor
Jesse Torisky
Autism Society of Pittsburgh, Inc.
Daniel A Torisky
Autism Society of Pittsburgh, Inc.
Sam Guido
Giant Eagle
Tracey Staley
JM Smucker
Ryan Cramer
Western Regional ASERT
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No