ADD/ADHD & Learning Disability Events

Concord Free Public Library, Concord, MA, Spring 2024.  A weekly Sensory Friendly Storytime program for children birth 6 years old on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. * The library encourages registration, though are completely welcoming of[...]

Ipswich, MA, April 25th – June 15th, 2024. The Massachusetts Chapter of the  National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMIMass) Family-to-Family course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about[...]

Webinar, May 21st, 2024, with Boston Public Schools. Discuss strategies to provide communication opportunities for children in the early stages of language development and beyond as well as the many ways to increase a student’s access[...]

Webinar, May 21st, 2024, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest in Framingham. Understanding a child’s language processing style is key to providing appropriate modifications, accommodations, and intervention. Join Speech-Language Pathologist Megan Romanczyk from Boston Ability[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2024, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Presenter Rebekah Gibbons, LICSW, will take participants through four common scenarios. In each scenario, she will teach parents and caring adults how to[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as[...]

Webinar, May 23rd, 2024, with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that[...]

Webinar, May 30th, 2024, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham, MA. The Chris Walsh Center is offering a free online event where caregivers and educators alike can learn how to spot and support youth with[...]

Webinar, June 4th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Boston. Free. Learn what IEP form changes are coming and how to prepare for them. The IEP document will be seeing the[...]

Marlborough, MA, June 4th, 2024 . Join fellow caregivers and service providers for a day of listening, learning, and sharing. There will be a variety of workshops, group activities, and resource tables throughout the day. The[...]

Webinar, June 5th, 2024, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Dr. Perihan Esra Guvenek-Cokol shares Tips for Spotting the Onset of Adolescent Mental Health Conditions. So how can parents, educators, and other adults learn to identify[...]

Webinar, June 11th, 2024, with the Boston Ability Center: Free. Hear Dr. Meryl Alper of Northeastern University discuss opportunities and challenges for autistic children’s friendships online and offline, as well as offer reflections and parent[...]

Webinar, June 12th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Boston. Free. Learn what IEP form changes are coming and how to prepare for them. The IEP document will be seeing the[...]

Webinar, June 13th, 2024, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Kirsten W. Bolton, LICSW, Talks About Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. So how can we recognize whether someone is experiencing the onset of this serious[...]

Worcester Talking Book Library, June 15th, 2024. African rhythms, history, and culture merge into movement, cultural exploration, and joy  with Crocodile River Music.  Internationally recognized, the group consists of members from Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Guinea,[...]

Webinar, June 18th, 2024, with the Pathlight Program of Western M.  Presented by Johanne Pino from Mass Advocates for Children.  This presentation is intended for parents, and professionals working with children on the autism spectrum[...]

Webinar, June  26thth, 2024, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA.  Presented by Mary Morrison. The Behavioral Health Help Line is a service of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, operated by the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP). * The[...]

Virtual Program, July 9th – August 13th, 2024, with HMEA of Worcester. * This program is now full – please contact the host for more information. A 6-Week virtual series for high school students ages[...]

Webinar, July 16th, 2024, with Kelly Challen at NESCA in Newton, MA.  The purpose of special education is not just to ensure students can access education, but also that students with disabilities are adequately prepared[...]

JFK Library, Boston, July 18th, 2024. With the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The 12th annual Stephanie Moulton Symposium: The Power of Belonging and Building Strong Communities. For DMH and Provider Staff, individuals who receive[...]

Webinar, June 24th, 2024, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Dyslexia is far more common than many realize, affecting nearly 10% of the population. Many folks with the condition may see words or letters differently.[...]

Webinar, July 24th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing[...]

Webinar, July 25th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This training describes: This training describes: different types of disciplinary offenses the school responsibilities for discipline range of consequences for rule[...]

Webinar, August 6th & 18th, 2024, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Part 1: Learn how to keep your space comfortable and conducive to personal needs (topics covered: cleaning, laundry, daily chores,[...]

Webinar, August 6th & 18th, 2024, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Part 1: Learn how to keep your space comfortable and conducive to personal needs (topics covered: cleaning, laundry, daily chores,[...]

Webinar, August 20th, 2024, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This webinar is for adults. This workshop will talk about what the tactile (touch) sensory system is and how you can[...]

Webinar, August 22nd, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This training describes: different types of disciplinary offenses the school responsibilities for discipline range of consequences for rule violations the difference[...]

Webinars in English & Spanish, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. August 28th in English. August 29th in Spanish. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer[...]

Webinar, September 10th, 2024, with Therapro in Framingham. Presenters Joye Newman and Carol Stock Kranowitz have merged their expertise to develop the In-Sync Child method and to co-author Growing an In-Sync Child; its sequel, In-Sync[...]

Webinar, September 18th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Join Elise Wulff, MEd, and Jillian Dyment, MEd, CAGS for a discussion about equipping parents and caregivers with strategies to support students in[...]

Webinar, September 25th, 2024, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Bullying can take on many forms and can happen at any time—whether a child is on the playground or on their smartphone. What’s the impact[...]

25 de Septiembre a las 10:30AM, con Northeast Arc Family Support Center de Danvers, MA. Derechos Basicos –  Derechos Legales/Educación Especial. Presentadora Invitada Especial: Laura Perez, Coordinadora de la línea de ayuda y Defensora de[...]

Webinar, September 26th, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This training describes: This training describes: different types of disciplinary offenses the school responsibilities for discipline range of consequences for rule violations[...]

Virtual Conference, September 26th, 2024. The Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry, hosted by the Massachusetts’ General Hospital Center for Precision Psychiatry, is a venue for showcasing advances in the application of precision medicine approaches to[...]

Webinar, October 9th, 2o24, with the Commonwealth Learning Center in Needham, MA. Career educator and consultant Shadi Tayarani, M.Ed. will discuss the types of assessments used in schools to measure and track reading progress. * Review[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Beverly, MA, October 15th – November 19th, 2o24, with the National Alliance Mental Illness Massachusetts Chapter (NAMIMass) and NAMI Cape Ann. A free course for parents and family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional[...]

Reading, MA, October 15th, 2024. The Reading SEPAC, Friends of Reading, METCO and the Massachusetts Cultural Council present the award winning documentary The Right to Read. Followed by a Discussion with a Panel of Experts:[...]

Webinar, October 15th, 2024, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham. What’s stopping your loved one from getting what they need to be mentally healthy? Is it the steep cost of treatment? The lack of nearby[...]

Webinar, October 16th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PAX Tools: Simple Strategies for Teaching Kids Behavior. Do you want to reduce conflict? Have better relationships? Help your children manage their own behavior? You[...]

Webinar, October 17th, 2024, with the UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) Program. Free. Yenn Purkis, Autistic and ADHD advocate, author and consultant, will talk about their experiences of employment as a[...]

Webinar, October 21st, 2024, with the Northampton Special Education Parent Advisory Council.  The speaker will be Matt Holloway, Director of Student Services, Northampton Public Schools. * The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) made[...]

Webinar, October 22nd, 2024, with Landmark in Prides Crossing, MA. The information presented in these webinar is geared towards educators. The host will demystify executive function (EF) by defining key terms and digging into the[...]

Webinar, October 22nd, 2024, with the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts. This webinar will include an overview of key voting rights; information about accessible voting equipment and procedures, including Accessible Vote by Mail; accessibility requirements[...]

Webinar, October 23rd, 2024, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Designed not only for health care professionals but anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of human well-being. Learn:  Holistic Understanding of Identities: Explore how cultural, spiritual,[...]

Webinar, October 24th, 2024, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. This webinar will review how children and adolescents with ADHD have considerable difficulty with experiencing success across settings, as the core features of ADHD are often[...]

Boston in Person, with Virtual Options, October 24th – 27th, 2024, with Massachusetts General Hospital. This psychiatry conference examines the latest research and treatment advances across dozens of mental health conditions. It offers in-depth information that[...]

Webinar, October 24th, 2024, with the Boston Ability Center. They will be hosting Hand-in-Hand instructor Emily Murray. The Hand in Hand Approach to Parenting provides parents with tools for raising resilient, emotionally intelligent children through[...]

Middleton, MA, October 29th & 30th, 2024, with the Family & Professional Learning Center at the Northshore Education Consortium. The Youth Mental Health First Aid workshop teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to[...]

Webinar, October 31st, 2024, with the Shriver Center at UMass Chan Medical School . Free Lunch & Learn. Discuss best practices for submitting a successful ABA authorization. Jerome Chiu, BCBA, Insurance Resource Center for Autism[...]

Reading, MA, November 5th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers Adult Autism Support Center. Meet resources and organizations to help with disability services for adult living. Meet and learn about: Department of Developmental Services[...]

Webinar, November 12th, 2024, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Why do teens dealing with ADHD often have depression as well? Why is it hard for the adults in their lives to tell the[...]

Webinar, November 13th, 2024, with Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody. Free. Presented by Erinn Gilmore EdD. Social stories are beneficial for helping individuals understand social expectations, navigate new situations, manage emotions, and improve social[...]

Webinar, November 14th, 5th, 2024, with the Communinitas of Wakefield, MA. With guest presenter Mass Advocates for Children. This workshop will help families and those working with students with disabilities understand the different sections of[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2024, with the with the Northampton Massachusetts Public Schools and Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. They welcome both parents and professionals to join this discussion. * Bullying: What Parents[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2024, with the Weymouth SEPAC. IEP This workshop will help families and those working with students with disabilities understand the different sections of the IEP, and protections in the law that help[...]

Webinar, November 20th, 2024, with the MGH Lurie Center in Lexington, MA. Join Sarah Kadzielski, MD and Briana Brukilacchio, PhD for a presentation about picky eating in individuals with autism. * Dscuss potential underlying factors[...]

Webinar, November 20th, 2024. Join The Arc for a special webinar about MassAbility (formerly known as the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission). Presenter Manel Desvallons will provide an overview of MassAbility programs, information on how to apply for[...]

Winchester, MA, November 23rd, 2024. All-Inclusive Basketball Clinic with Bounce Out the Stigma. A  Special Needs Basketball Clinic for Boys & Girls, ages 7-21, facing the challenges of Autism, ADD, ADHD, Epilepsy, Learning Disabilities, and[...]

Bridgewater, MA, December 2nd, 2024, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregiver Group Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals they care for. Learn[...]

Webinar, December 3rd, 2024, with Therapro in Framingham. Presenters Joye Newman and Carol Stock Kranowitz have merged their expertise to develop the In-Sync Child method and to co-author Growing an In-Sync Child; its sequel, In-Sync[...]

Webinar, December 10th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. (Peer leaders who work[...]

Webinar, December 12th, 2024, with Carroll School in Lincoln and the Learning Prep School in Newton.  his presentation explores the intersection of implicit bias, race, and dyslexia identification. This session aims to raise awareness about[...]

Bridgewater, MA, December 16th, 2024, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregivers of Young Adults & Adults Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals[...]

Webinar, December 20th, 2024, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL’s workshop series “Moving to Young Adult Life: A Guide for Parents Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options”  are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children[...]

Bridgewater, MA, January 6th, 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts at The Bridge Center. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregiver Group Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals they care for. Learn[...]

Webinar, January 7th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’[...]

Virtual Classes for Families in Massachusetts, January & February, 2025, with the National Alliance of Mental Health Massachusetts Chapter.  A free course for parents and family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral[...]

Webinar, January 9th, 2025, with the Andover SEPAC.  The Andover SEPAC welcomes Study Sense, a company that offers personalized executive function coaching and academic support for students who learn differently. Study Sense will share strategies[...]

Bridgewater, MA, January 13th, 2025, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregivers of Young Adults & Adults Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals[...]

Virtual Event, January 14th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL Statewide Meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. * The Department of Mental Health,[...]

Webinar, 22 de enero de 2025, con Bridgewell, Northeast Arc, Danvers, MA. Presentado por Laura Pérez de The Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Cómo abordar el Plan Educativo Individualizado (IEP) Este taller ayudará a las familias[...]

Concord, MA, Janaury 23rd, 2024. Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC and their co-sponsors. This event is part of the Transforming Childhood: Expertise, Innovation, and Community Engagement series. * Consider your options and ensure[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2025, with the Haverhill SEPAC. This interactive training is designed around PPAL’s Crisis Guide. Taking the time to prepare for mental health emergencies in a non-crisis situation can make a difficult time less[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2025, with the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The guest presenter will be from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation explains 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains,[...]

Webinar, January 31st, 2025, with the Regional Communications Director, Boston Region, Social Security Administration. The regional office invite you to join Social Security Administration Regional Communications Director, LaShonda Downing and the Boston Regional Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialists[...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2025, with the Peabody SEPAC. The Peabody SEPAC will be joined by BSEA (Bureau of Special Education Appeals) mediator Beth Ross who will present: All about Special Education Mediation and/or IEP Facilitation How[...]

Webinar, 4 de febrero de 2025, con the Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts.  *  Primeros Pasos Hacia La Educación Especial  La Federación Para Niños Con Necesidades Especiales Le Invita A Participar En[...]

Webinar, February 5th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Free. For health care professionals and parents and educators. Learn from McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School faculty about how best to support the young[...]

Wayland, MA, February 6th, 2025, with the Sudbury SEPAC. Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with ADHD or executive functioning challenges? Join the Sudbury SEPAC ADHD & Executive Functioning Connections Group for[...]

Natick, MA, February 9th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This event will feature service dogs in training from NEADS dog training of Princeton, MA. Participants can bring their favorite book to read to[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Students with disabilities, Black and brown students, and students with a trauma history are more likely to be subjected to punitive discipline. In[...]

Webinar, February 12th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Attention-deficit /hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in kids and teens. However, it can also affect adults if left undiagnosed[...]

Webinar, February 25th, 2025, with the Amesbury SEPAC. Free and open to the public. This workshop will help families and those working with students with disabilities understand the different sections of the IEP, and protections[...]

Webinar, February 25th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is highly treatable with evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Unfortunately, these treatments[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Lincoln-Sudbury SEPAC. Executive function skills have become increasingly important for students of all ages. Join Engaging Minds to learn actionable strategies you can use at home to help strengthen[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with Gateways Access to Jewish Education in Newton, MA. Free. Webinar in Honor of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month.  Join Gateways a webinar designed for parents, caregivers, and educators[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Lynnfield, MA, SEPAC. Free. Special Education Mediation is a voluntary and confidential dispute resolution process available at no cost through the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA). When school[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that children get[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free. “Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom. Navigating insurance for newly diagnosed families can be[...]

Concord, MA, March 6th, 2025. What will be written in the history books about how we cared for our kids? Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC and their co-sponsors. This event is part of[...]

Waltham, MA, March 8th, 2025, with Waltham Public Schools Office of Pupil Services. Free. Keynote Speaker Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials. Presenting Parenting as Leadership – “Being a Leader Instead of a Boss”. Workshop Options Breakfast[...]

Webinar, March 12th, 2025, with educational consultant with a practice in Brookline. Preparing for the transition to college can be a daunting journey for students with LD and ADHD and their families. This presentation will feature[...]

Webinar, March 15th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) of Bridgewater, MA. MARC’s bullying & cyberbullying prevention programs are offered to all K-12 schools in[...]

Webinar, March 12th,  2025, with The Arc of the South Shore in Hingham. Join a virtual discussion lead by Katy Hamilton, LMHC on Autism: The Effects on Caregiver Relationships. Kathy Hamilton is a licensed mental health[...]

Webinar, March 13th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Moving Forward Together: Building a Foundation of Support is designed for parents who are just starting out their behavioral/mental health journey for their[...]

Bridgewater, MA, March 13th & 14th, 2025, with Bridgewater State Univeristy’s EXCEL program. Free. For parents, teachers, school leaders & adult service agency personnel. A legislative breakfast will be hosted on March 13th, 8:30-10.30 a.m.[...]

Boxborough & Winchester, MA, March 15 – May 10th, 2025, with NAMI Central Middlesex (part  of the Massachusetts Chapter of the  National Alliance of Mental Illness). Free. NAMI Family-to-Family is an education program for family[...]

Webinar, March 18th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and largely misunderstood mental health condition. While widely believed to be rare, it is actually more common than[...]

Warwick, RI, March 20th, 2025. Hosted by TechACCESS of RI and ATAP Partners. Free and open to the public. Explore innovations, learn from the AT community, and have the opportunity to make some “AT tools”[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. Designed to help parents and providers understand and navigate the special education system. Whether you are supporting families with the process, your child[...]

Winchester, MA, March 24th, 2025, with the Winchester Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Presented by Dr. Kate Radville. A speech-language pathologist and literacy specialist at the MGH Speech and Language Literacy Lab, Dr. Radville will[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free Your loved one is ready for therapy, but the waitlist seems endless. You want to support them, but you’re not sure how[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston SpEdPAC provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. They encourage all families to[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 1 in their Road Ahead series. This presentation will be focused on transition planning and the various factors that parents must consider[...]

Virtual Advocacy Events, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts. A three-day event dedicated to mental health advocacy. Begin with information sessions on the future of NAMI Mass and on ways to stay[...]

Seminario web, Miercoles, 4/2/25,  con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Regístrese ahora para el taller de PPAL Los talleres de PPAL están destinados ÚNICAMENTE a padres / cuidadores / familiares / socios familiares de[...]

Westborough, MA, April 4th, 2025, with the The Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools.  This is a professional conference for networking and informational purposes, not intended for students and families. MAAPS is the association[...]

Webinar, April 4th, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. Speaker Musu-will draw from her 15+ years of experience supporting families and children with developmental disabilities. * Learn how her collaboration with Developmental[...]

Webinar, April 7th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Presented by Anne Arnett: Anne will discuss the impact of ADHD on behavior, the brain, learning, challenges, medications, and recommendations for IEPs/504[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with Understanding Our Differences in Newtonville, MA. Feeling like every interaction with your child becomes a battle? Incentives and consequences losing their impact? Helping children with challenging behaviors begins with understanding[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Join a round table discussion with Rania Markham, Founder of Families Like Ours and the Department of Disabilities (DDS). Come learn[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL Statewide Meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. * Learn more about the Massachusetts’[...]

Virtual Event, April 9th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Caring for an individual with a disability can feel overwhelming at times. Keeping track of doctors’ recommendations, referrals, specialists, therapy goals,[...]

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill MA Campus, April 16th, 2025, with the Institute for Community Inclusion. The host welcomes requests for sign language interpreting and other requests (i.e., Computer Aided Real Time (CART), food[...]

Webinar, Miercoles, 4/16/25, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Planificación Para una Crisis de Salud Mental: Camino Hacia la Prepara. ¿Ha pensado en lo que hará si su hijo[...]

Webinar, April 16th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 2 in their Road Ahead series. As students who have received services on IEPs and 504 plans enter the postsecondary arena, the[...]

Boston Museum of Science, April 17th, 2025, along with Perkins School for Blind in Watertown. Free. The Museum and Perkins School for the Blind team up for this program highlighting how end-to-end accessibility is crucial[...]

Webinar, 4/23/25, con Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Herramientas PAX: Estrategias Simples para Mantener un Mejor Manejo a las Emociones de Nuestros Hijos. * ¿Qué son las herramientas PAX? Las herramientas PAX son una colección de[...]

Webinar, April 28th, 2025, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham. Free. Designed to improve understanding of the various ways ADHD presents, to illuminate the reasons ADHD is often missed in young people as well[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Westborough, MA, April 30th, 2025, with the Westborough Public Library. Caregivers of children with autism & disabilities frequently express frustration when teaching self-care skills. Occupational Therapists are consulted when a skill is needed in the[...]

Worcester & Virtual Options, May 2nd & 3rd, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. For families of students on IEPs between the ages of 14 and 22 (and the students themselves)[...]

Webinar, May 5, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Virtual program, May 6 – 20th, 2025, with Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The FCSN is offering a free, three-part training series in Portuguese for families of children in special education.[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how individuals experience and connect with the world around them. While signs often emerge in[...]

Webinar, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability[...]

Webinar, May 12th, 2025, with Transitions ACR,  iSPARC, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School.  This two-part webinar series will present the developments in services, policies, and research from 1995-2025 from the[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Anxiety can create all kinds of challenges for people living with it, and the same can be said for anyone looking to support those individuals. Simply[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center  Led by pediatric occupational therapist Stephanie Kerasiotes, this presentation is designed to empower parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals with the tools and knowledge to better support[...]

Webinar, May 20th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Bullying is hardly a new phenomenon. Generations of kids have had to navigate playground bullies and other peers trying to leverage power over them. But in[...]

Webinar, May 20th, 2025, with International Dyslexia Association Massachusetts Branch. Join Amanda Packard, Associate Head of Schools – Applewild School, as she presents practical and parent friendly information on ways to prevent the summer slide[...]

Webinar, May 21st, 2025, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year.  All events are free and open to[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2025, with the Northshore Education Consortium. Ever wonder what’s really going on inside the ADHD brain? This workshop helps parents make sense of how ADHD affects focus, emotions, and daily life. *[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Boston, MA, with virtual option, May 27th – 30th, 2025, with the Collaborative on Postsecondary Education and Disability, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut. How Do You Meet the Unique Needs of College Students with Disabilities?[...]

Webinar, May 28th, 2025, with McLean Hosptial in Belmont, MA. While obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder, it can be managed in several ways that can change intrusive thoughts from a roar to a[...]

Webinar, May 28th, 2025, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. In collaboration with the Arc of Greater Haverill, The Arc of US, and AT&T, the Northeast Arc is offering a 45-minute workshop on online[...]

Online event, May 30th 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Gather virtually to recognize the importance of lived experience, watch award the Children’s Mental Health Community Awards, and attend morning and afternoon[...]

Webinar, June 2nd, 2025, with Transitions ACR,  iSPARC, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School.  This two-part webinar series will present the developments in services, policies, and research from 1995-2025 from the[...]

Webinar, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability[...]

Danvers, MA, Summer 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Changing lives. Discovering abilities. Mental Health First aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Free Mental Health First Aid Training Learn skills to help adults, including[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Program with The Center for Autism Research and Education at UMass Lowell.  Enrolling now for Fall 2025. UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) is recruiting for“Horizons” (for high schoolers) and “Horizons[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]