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Shonda Shilling to give Aspergers Talk in Wellesley:
August 4. The wife of retired Boston Red Sox All-Star Curt Schilling will discuss her book The Best Kind of Different-Our Family's Journey with Aspergers Syndrome, and her family's personal experiences with their son. See our front page.
Free Fun Fridays at Museums and More: August 2010
Coming up: The Boston Museum of Fine Arts on 7/30, The Peabody Essex Museum on 8/6, Old Sturbridge Village on 8/13, and The Institute of Contemporary Art on 8/20. See our Front page.
International Sibiling Conference in Connecticut:
Exploring the Rewards and Challenges of Having Family Members with Disabilities. August 7 & 8, 2010, in Old Greenwich. For anyone with disabilities, their siblings of people with disabilities, parents, spouses/partners and professionals share information and about current research and practices. See our Front Page.
Summertime Adaptive Recreation for All Abilities:
The DCR Universal Access Program this summer offers all ages and abilities accessible and adaptive Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing, Fishing Areas, Bike Rentals, Horseback Riding, and Hiking. Programs are offered across the state in a variety of settings. See our Front Page.
Writing and Shoe Tying Made Easy, & Back to School ideas:
Free. August 21, Framingham. Occupational Therapist Kelly Wilk, will discuss her Writing Made Simple program and multi-sensory Shoe Tying Made Simple. For parents, teachers and therapists. See our Front Page.
More Free Fun - Family Film Festival Through August 25th:
The Regal Cinemas Free Family Film Festival will offer G or PG movies for kids and parents at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays all summer long. Participating Massachusetts locations include Bellingham, Kingston, Lanesboro and Marlborough. On our Front page.
Free Workshops - Basic Rights and Transition 101:
From the Federation For Children With Special Needs, on September 15, 22, 23 and 27, in Holton, Falmouth, Foxboro and Salem. Coming Up: An IEP For My Child, Suspension and Discipline in Special Education, 504 Plans, and much more. See the Front Page.
Sensory Friendly Films: "Cats & Dogs 2":
August 7th, at the AMC Theaters in Framingham and Tyngsborough. For families who have children of all ages with disabilities. See our Front Page.
New Initiatives in Child Psychiatry:
Teaming Together With the Community, August 4, Worcester. Featuring Dr. Jean Frazier, Vice Chair and Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at UMass Medical Center. See our front page.
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