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"The Out-Of-Sync-Child" author at Westford Conference:
April 30th, at the Sensory Processing Disorder Conference. Keynote Speaker Carol Kranowitz, the best selling author of "The Out-of-Sync Child', will discuss sensory difficulties often involved in the behavior and social challenges.
Kite Day at Bose Mountain:
Free: Sunday, April 25th Noon - 4:00 p.m. The Autism Alliance of Metro West and The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc.'s 10th Annual Kite Day features entertainment, free kites and bottled water, the Framingham Fire and Police Departments and a raffle that includes a Bose Wave Radio.
Assistive Technology Conference from MassMatch:
April 27th, in Pittsfield. This conference features information booths, workshops and speakers addressing a variety of assistive technology resources and programs. See our front page.
New Summer Camps Added For the Disability Community:
This week's newly added Summer Camps added include the ACHIEVE Transition Program for 17- 23 year olds, The Home For Little Wanderers camps in Walpole, Plymouth and Jamaica Plain for kids aged 5-18 with emotional, behavioral, educational, and psychiatric issues, and an End of Summer ABA Social and Language Camp in Watertown. See our Camp 2010 page.
How to Talk About Sex With Your Special Needs Child:
Sunday, April 25th, Newton. Speaker Sally Fogel will discuss concerns in providing sex education, transmitting values to your children, and the impact of outside influences on sexual identity and sexual development. Front page.
Vision Impairment Tech Expo and Open House:
Free,walk ins welcome. April 10th, in Chicopee, MA. See demonstrations for visual impairment such as recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic, Braille and Talking Book Library, Digital Player for Recorded Books, Refreshable Brailler & Accessible iphones, Mass Match Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology Loan Program. Visit our Front Page.
Miracle League Baseball for Special Needs Children:
May to June, Boxborough. The Miracle League of Massachusetts Serves a wide range of disabilities for 5 to 18 year olds, and every player gets on base scores a run, and is assigned a buddy to assist with the game. On our front page.
"Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid!"
May 5th, Acton/Boxborough Junior High Library. Authors and sisters Patty Konjoian and Gina Gallagher discuss tell humorous and heartwarming stories about the struggles and triumphs of parents and their beautifully "imperfect" children. Front Page.
Blind and Visual Impairment Conference:
May 1st, Watertown. The Early Connections Conference focuses on children from birth to seven. Topics include: Technology, Adaptive Yoga, Transition Issues, Early Literacy, Creating Play Spaces, and Sessions for Parents, Grandparents, and Fathers. See our Front Page.
Fire Safety Training:
April 26 - June 18th, in Worcester, Framingham and Attleboro. These workshops satisfy the Department of Developmental Services fire safety training requirement for professionals and are presented by The Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers. See our Front Page.
Human Rights for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities:
Monday, May 10, Fitchburg,.This program is designed for families and guardians of individuals who are 18 years or older, and receive services from DDS and for those who are 16 years and older and anticipate receiving services as an adult. Teens and Young Adults on our front page.
SPED Child and Teen does not endorse any treatments, programs, products or services. Announcements and resources are for information purposes only.
SPED Child and Teen is not responsible for event changes or cancellations. Verify times and dates with the organizing host before attending any event listed in our newsletter or website.
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