ASNEPA Virtual Hub
An online resource center designed to connect individuals and families with valuable tools, services, and support for navigating autism across all life stages. It offers easy access to local programs, educational materials, and community connections—all in one convenient place.
Below is a list of links to regional services/programs for caregivers of and persons with ASD.
Regional Services and Programs
Misericordia University
Higher Education, Occupational
Therapy Services
Northeastern PA
SEAS of Luzerne
Special Ed Consultant
Luzerne County
Step By Step
Higher Education, Occupational
Therapy Services
Northeastern PA
Children’s Service Center
Early Intervention, Mental Health, ABA, Adult Testing, Occupational Therapy
Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania with offices in Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Honesdale, Tunkhannock, and Danville
University of Scranton
Higher Education: Master's degrees in ABA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling and an undergraduate degree in Counseling and Human Services.
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Area
NEPA Inclusive
IDD Waiver Support Services (IHCS CS CPS), OVE Pre-Ets and Adults and Supported Employment, Behavior Supports, Benefits Counseling and Housing Tenancy and Transition Sustaining Services.
Luzerne, Lackawanna, Columbia, Wyoming, Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Berks, Bucks, Northampton, Montgomery, Lehigh and Schuylkill Counties
Supporting Autism Families Everywhere Inc. (S.A.F.E.)
Family Support, Advocacy
All regions in NEPA
Brighter Journeys
Family Support – limited financial assistance with some adaptive equipment
Luzerne, Lackawanna and surrounding counties
MyCil/Transitional Skills Center
Transitional Skills Center
Lackawanna County
Camp Orchard Hill
Respite Care, Summer Camp
Northeastern PA
Goodwill Industries of Northeastern PA
Employment Services
Northeastern PA
Friendship House
Early Intervention/Mental Health/Family Support
Lackawanna County
Pike Autism Support Services of Pike County (PASS)
Individual, Family Support, Social & Recreational opportunities, Scholarships
Pike County
Wyoming Valley Children's Association
Early childhood education, early intervention, therapy services
Luzerne and surrounding counties
Parenting Autism United
Autism education, support
Located in Dallas PA
Everyone deserves to live fully. At the core of the Autism Society’s work is our goal to influence meaningful change in support of the Autism community. Find the support you need, when you need it by accessing our resources below.
Resources
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Meet the Director of Hub Services
Kristin Hoffman is a Special Education teacher at Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA). She works to support students with both their academic as well as behavior needs to promote well rounded growth. Prior to working for CCA Ms. Hoffman worked as the Director of the Autism Center at Misericordia University. Here she was able to create and develop several social and therapeutic programs to support the Autistic Community. Prior to her work at Misericordia Ms. Hoffman worked as a special education teacher in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Ms. Hoffman earned her Masters in Special Education from George Mason University in 2006.
Kristin Hoffman
Our Projects & Services
ASD Virtual Hub
Provide access to a family-friendly ASD virtual hub to assist individuals and families in identifying and navigating evidence-based services throughout the region.
Professional Development
Provide professional development and/or technical assistance to community members to support their ability to understand, support, include and welcome ASD people in all aspects of community living.
Social Skills Training
Provide social skills training and socialization opportunities for ASD individuals through virtual gaming groups.
Community Building
Autism Society of Northeastern PA is creating virtual tabletop game playing groups for ASD individual to have opportunities to play games, make friends and work on creating/expanding their community.
