Disability Resource Fair: Meet Therapists, Camps and More:
In Quincy, free and open to the public. Meet exhibitors from area state agencies, camps, hospital programs, therapists, advocacy organizations, recreational venues and enjoy activities and refreshments.  Details on our front page.

Sensory Friendly Films: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid":
March 20^th, Framingham. Families can dance, walk, shout or sing and even bring their own snacks at the monthly "Sensory Friendly Films" movies. They turn up the lights and turn down the noise. See our front page.

Got Camps? We do!
We've just added the Piers Park Sailing Center's Adaptive Sailing Program in Boston to our Camp 2010 page. More than 50 other camps serving the disability community are listed for parents to choose from.

What Research Tells us About Autism Treatments:
At the May Center for Child Development in West Springfield. Hear about the National Standards Project's analysis of treatments for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. See our front page.
Looking Ahead: From 22 and On:
March 23, in Milford. Learn about transition planning, the array of available service models for the adult, models planned for the future and practical advice about working with non-profit vendors to provide optimal services. Front Page.

**Children's Challenging Behavior Workshop:
Free, March 27, in Boston. This workshop provides information, hope and encouragement for parents, caregivers, professionals interested in childhood mental health disorders. Front page**.
Music Classes for Kids with Developmental Disabilities:
In Fitchburg, April to May 8. For children ages 8-16 to help improve cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills. Visit our Front Page.

Care For The Care Giver: Family-to-Family Program:
Free, March 24 - June 9, 2010, in Framingham. This NAMI state-wide education includes current information about mental health and brain disorders, coping with worry, stress, emotional overload, and locating appropriate supports and services. On our front page.

**Transition Planning Training-In Portuguese and English:
Free: March 27, in New Bedford. For parents with teens/young adults ages 14 -22, this course also includes individual consultation time with attorneys from legal services agencies. Front Page.

Legislative Mental Health Advocacy Day in Boston:**
Monday, March 29. Get hands-on experience in advocating for mental health funding, learn tips for influencing key legislative committees and how you can affect the state budget to address real issues. See our Front Page.

**Special Needs Planning-Why We Need to Act Now:
March 31, in Natick. Sponsored by the Autism Alliance of Metrowest, this event walk attendees through the maze of special needs planning. On our Front Page.**

Community Resources for People with Autism Annual Conference :
April, in Holyoke. Topics will include strategies for children and youth with ASD that can be used across school, home, and the Integrated Self Advocacy method of helping give safe forums for self-discovery and more.

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.