Pocono Autism Society, Inc.

Founded 1996

Mission Statement

Pocono Autism Society is a non-profit support organization for families and professionals involved with Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders. We advocate for the general welfare of persons with autism and foster dialogue between parents and professionals to enhance diagnosis, therapy, education and recreation of persons with autism. We promote public awareness of the problems of persons with autism.

Meetings

We now have 2 monthly meetings. An evening meeting early in the month at ESU and a daytime meeting late in the month in Brodheadsville. We meet during the months when school is in session, Sept - Dec and Feb - June. We skip January due to conflicts with the holidays.

Our evening meetings are scheduled for 7:00pm, on the first Tuesday of the month at East Stroudsburg University (ESU) in the University Center, Student Senate Chambers (click for directions). ESU students provide childcare, with the exception of May and June, in a nearby room. Our May and June meetings will be held at ESU in Lower Dansbury.

Our daytime meeting is scheduled for 9:30am, on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Western Pocono Community Library (WPCL). [Directions to WPCL]

Internet Discussion Groups

Yahoo! Group

Between meetings discussions with local participants are welcome on the Yahoo! Group “poconoautism”.

Facebook Group

Now we also have a group on Facebook due to popular request.

Brochure

Here’ is a PDF file of our brochure.

Are You New To Pennsylvania or ASD?

Here is some information to help get you started if you have just moved to PA or if your child has just been diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).