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 The First Camp Fair of 2011!
Free, Saturday, January 8th, 2011, in Brookline. More than 75 day and overnight camps with information for all ages, plus entertainment, prizes, giveaways and more. Hosted by the Boston Parents Paper. See our front page for more information.
Using Music With Sensory Integration 
Free, Saturday, December 4th, Framingham. Presented by Eve Kodiak, a licensed Brain Gym Consultant, who also teaches, performs, and composes music. See our front page.page for more information.
iPods, iPads and Technolgy for ASD Language Help:
December 7th, in Wrentham. A speech-pathologist from Children's Hospital in Boston will discuss visuals, tools, software and strategies to assist in ASD language comprehension, expression and behavioral organization. See our front page for more information.
The ARICA Autism Insurance Law and Your Family:
Free, December 9th, in Needham. The new ARICA law requires health insurers in Massachusetts to provide coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorders. This workshop will be both an overview and training for parents to find out how to help their child. Details on the Front Page.
Sensory-Friendly Films - Methuen AMC Theater added :
Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of Dawn Treader. December 11th in Dartmouth, Framingham, Tyngsboro and now Methuen. Participating theaters provide families with autism and other disabilities an opportunity to enjoy films with the lights up, the sound turned down, and audience members allowed to dance, walk, shout or sing. See our front page.
Opinions about the Mass Rehab Commission Needed:
Earn a stipend while giving the MRC your anonymous feedback about your experiences with them. Discussion groups will be held December 13th, 15th and 20th in Boston, Worcester and Northampton. See our front page.
Free Transition Planning Conference:
Springfield, December 4th, in English and Portuguese. For parents of children with disabilities, aged 14 -22. Learn about transition services and planning, individual consultation time with attorneys from the Disability law Center may be scheduled. See Teens and Young Adults on our front page.
Wanted: Your Camp Fair Info!
SPED Child and Teen is already looking to the New Year and getting Camp Information to parents. If your organization plans to host a Camp Fair or Open House that is open to the public, please send the details to info@spedchildmass.com, and we will post dates and times in the newsletter and Camp Fair page. See our front page.
Planning A Life - Making the Most Out of High School:
February 3rd and 4th, in Boston. This transition conference is for and about students in special education, ages 14 - 22. Topics include Vision Development/Self Advocacy, Transition Planning Forms, How To Develop Transition Goals, Housing, Postsecondary and Employment Options, and more. Scholarships available. Teens and Young Adults on our front page.
Turning Three, Basic Rights, IEP Help and More:
Free - These Federation For Children With Special Needs Workshops will be offered in Andover, Bellingham, Braintree, Dracut, Somerville, South Hadley, Tyngsboro, Woburn and many other communities. For dates and times see our Front Page.
Become an Important Resource For Parents and Families:
Right here in Massachusetts we have some great disability resources. My "Do You Know?" workshop will help your parents, teachers and support professionals discover many events happening close to or in their communities. Programs such as free and low-cost disability workshops, conferences, speaker series, parent education programs, social groups and more are out there and waiting for folks to sign up. For more information visit the Book Us page.
Moving Forward - Transitioning to Adulthood:
December 15th, in Newburyport. Discover benefits, resources and best practices for successful transitions for teens and young adults ages 14 - 25. While there you can also find out about message therapy for stress. See our front page for details.
Free - Crisis Planning Workshops:
Through December, in Millbury, Milford and Fitchburg. Hosted by the Parent Professional Advocacy League (PPAL). Discuss the crisis plans that are used, and brainstorm with other parents and professionals about new ideas for Police and Emergency Services. See our Front Page.
Consider an Advertisement For Your Organization:
Through the financial support of our advertisers and sponsors, we can continue to help empower parents with information on SPED Child and Teen. Call 508-303-3424 or find ad sizes here to find out how you can get your important special needs advertising in front of parents, families and educators while helping us continue Parent Empowerment.
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