Temple Grandin To Speak at ASD Conference:
March 11th/12th, Cranston, Rhode Island. Renowned author and adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder Temple Grandin will speak at the 15th Annual ASD Symposium, along with Elaine Hall of "Autism: The Musical", and Dr. Pat Mirenda, an expert in using AAC support for social interactions. Details on our front page.

Suspension & Discipline in Special Education:
March 10, in Worcester, free and open to the public. This workshop will be conducted by the Federation For Children With Special Needs and hosted by the Worcester SPEDPAC. See our front page.

Community Living Options for Teens and Young Adults
March 6, Natick, MA. A forum on community services and supports for young adults and youth with developmental disabilities that includes transitioning from school to adult services, self-advocacy, residential housing options, and more. See our front page.

**The Hidden Curriculum-Social Rules and Expectations:
March 9^th,Dalton, MA. Workshop will discuss the unwritten social rules and expectations of behavior and how a lack of these skills impacts individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Under Events on our front page**.
More New Summer Camps Added:
Chit-Chat AAC Summer Camp in Boston, Camp Confidence in Needham and Camp Camp Kodiak in Ontario. Plus over 50 disability camps across Massachusetts and New England. Camp page

Guiding Families After An Autism Diagnosis:
Free, in Westwood, March - May, 2010. This educational series provides parents of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) information about diagnosis, treatment options, and services. Added to our Autism Page, which also features parent training from The New England Center For Children and Ladders.

Alcohol and Substance Use Among Adolescents:
Free, March 13, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Explore the causes of and treatments for substance use disorders in teenagers and young adults, biological vulnerabilities and more. Visit "Teens and Young Adults" on our front page.

New to ASD Diagnosis? Try Aspergers 101:
March 20, 2010, in Springfield, MA. Become familiar with Asperger's Syndrome, learn characteristics, strategies, and associated social difficulties while meeting other parents and families. On our front page.

**Fight Disability cuts with Budget Advocacy Training:
March 24th, in Boston. Find out what's included in the budget proposal for people with disabilities, how decisions made by your state representatives will affect your services, and the best methods to communicate your concerns to elected officials before the FY 2011 budget cuts. Front Page.

Autism Support & Social Programs for Boston Families:
Parent support, social skills groups and a swim program will be offered in West Roxbury, South Boston, Chelsea and Dorchester in March, April and May by the TILL/Boston Families for Autism. See our Front Page.

Get Prepared with Transition to Adulthood Workshops:
March-April, 2010, Newburyport. Plan for your 14-22 year old with developmental disabilities by learning about how IEPs can help prepare for the future, Department of Developmental Services, SSI Benefits and more.

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