Welcome to ASCEND Group
ASCEND is a community of people in the Greater Philadelphia area who are concerned about the many ways that Asperger Syndrome (AS) and other autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affect children and adults and their families in the home, at school and in every area of their lives.
By working together, we raise public awareness about AS and related disorders, advocate for improved education and services, and provide support and information to the Asperger and autism community.
Resources that Help You
An important part of the ASCEND mission is identifying and sharing resources with families, professionals, educators, students and decision-makers. Members have easy one-stop access to Aspergers and Autism Sites/Listservs, PA and Regional Resources, Educational Institutions and Schools, Advocacy and Legal Resources, research, and current media citations to articles, journal entries, blogs, op-ed pieces and websites of interest to families and professionals. Click here to learn more.
Bringing People Together
ASCEND Group events provide members and non-members with the chance to meet other family members, professionals, and educators whose experience and expertise can be of immeasurable value to you, your loved ones and other family members. There is no substitute for in-person conversation, and dialogue when it comes to living, learning and growing with Asperger Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders. Click here to learn more.
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Latest News
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ISO New Board Members
Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to the autism community? ASCEND will elect up to three new board members in April. Our all-volunteer board meets bimonthly in ... -
Discovering Autism Series
Los Angeles Times, December 11-16, 2011 Exploring the burgeoning rates of autism and its repercussions, Los Angeles Times staff writer Alan Zarembo interviewed dozens of clinicians, researchers, parents and educators and ... -
Welcome New ASCEND Group Members
Welcome to Eastern University’s College Success Program and Carousel Farm/Carousel Connections! Click to learn more about these two new members.