ASERT
(Autism Services, Education, Research and Training)
Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Autism Services, has partnered with three consortia of universities, hospitals, and autism service providers across the Commonwealth received grants to create three ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Research and Training) regional autism centers.
The mission of the ASERT Centers is to enhance the lives of Pennsylvanians with autism, of all ages and abilities, by
- improving regional access to quality services and interventions,
- providing information and support to families,
- training professionals in best practices and
- facilitating collaboration among providers of services throughout the Commonwealth.
Western Region |
Central Region |
Eastern Region |
Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center |
Penn State Hershey |
Center for Autism Research (CAR) at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia |
The Watson Institute |
Philhaven's Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities |
Drexel University College of Medicine |
Dr. Gertrude Barber Center, Inc. |
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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh |
Vista Foundation |
Lehigh University |
University of Pittsburgh |
University of Pennsylvania |
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Mercyhurst College |
Counties Served
Region |
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Western |
Central |
Eastern |
Allegheny
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Adams |
Berks |
Contact Information
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Western Region |
Central Region | Eastern Region |
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Director |
John McGonigle, Ph.D. |
Shiyoko Cothren, M.H.A. |
Lindsay Lawer, M.S. |
Phone |
412-235-5407 |
1-877-231-4244 |
1-866-506-5841 |
E-mail/Web |
ASERT Needs Assessment
A needs assessment of autism services in the state of Pennsylvania will be conducted that examines barriers to and quality of care, current system capacity, and gaps between current and evidence-based practice
More information coming soon!