A new center designed to provide a variety of services to children on the autism spectrum will be holding a Grand Opening celebration on April 26, 2009. The Autism Resource Community Hub (ARCH) of Lehigh Valley is located at 1347 Hausman Road in Allentown, PA. The celebration begins on April 26 at 1:00 pm and a presentation is scheduled to start at 2:00 pm. The festivities should be over by 4:00 pm.
The Autism Resource Community Hub of the Lehigh Valley (ARCH of Lehigh Valley) will serve Lehigh County MA eligible individuals diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Initially services will be provided to an estimated 200 children and their families. Adult services will be developed in subsequent years. While Lehigh County residents will be the first priority, the ARCH of Lehigh Valley will serve eligible individuals throughout the Lehigh Valley.
A variety of services will be offered in phases. Phase 1 Services include a satellite outpatient clinic offering therapy, evaluations and assessments. Case management, an after school program, a summer program, and traditional behavioral health rehabilitation services (BHRS) programs will also be offered.
For more information, call ARCH of Lehigh Valley at (610) 573-2500


