Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania is a parent/member organization that provides support for individuals and families living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in Erie, Crawford, Venango, and Mercer Counties. Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania is a local affiliate of Autism Society of America, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, which exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania mission is to improve the qualify of life across the lifespan for persons on the Autism Spectrum and their families through: advocacy, education, service, support, and research.