Sensory Friendly Films - "Shrek Forever After"
Saturday, May 22nd, 10 a.m., bring the whole family to see Shrek Forever After and enjoy a sensory friendly environment in the Framingham and Tyngsboro AMC theaters. See our Front Page.

Accessible Recreation Fair - Cycling, Canoeing, Hiking and More:
Free: Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m., Brighton. Come find out about what the Universal Access and other Massachusetts Disability Organizations offer for anyone with physical, cognitive, sensory, developmental and all other disabilities. Hand-on demonstrations, music, food, etc. See our Front Page.

Helping Kids Make and Keep Friends:
Free and open to the public, May 25, in Maynard. The Maynard Special Education Parent Advisory Council hosts Nadine Briggs, who will provide practical advice with examples of how to assist children in making and keeping friends. See our Front page.

Over 60 Summer Camps for Disabilities:
From Boston to Westfield, Andover to Walpole, New Hampshire to Rhode Island, our Camp 2010 page offers a wide range of programs for many disabilities. Whether you are looking for a camp that services Autism, ADHD, cognitive, physical, developmental, intellectual, families, mental health issues or offers overnight options, our 62 listing most likely have a unique program for your special child. If you know of a program that is not on our page, please send the information to info@spechildmass.com to help us spread the word.

Self Acceptance and Self Knowledge - for Parents of AS Teens:
May 23, in Watertown. Learn how to help your child communicate about, understand and accept their ddiagnosis while the teens socialize under adult supervision. See Teens and Young Adults on our front page.
Yikes Bikes! - Bike Riding Made Easy:
May 25th, in Watertown. Learn from occupational therapists how to help your challenged child manuever a bike and take on the physical skills that will them to enjoy what others take for granted. See our Front Page.

Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: Enhance Treatment Outcomes:
Free and Open to the Public: June 5, Boston. This MGH Department of Psychiatry program is for individuals affected by, or at risk for depression and their families and friends. e latest advances in the treatment of bipolar depression, Recent controversies regarding the effectiveness of antidepressants, Techniques on how to self-manage your depression, The latest treatments available for managing antidepressant-induced sexual side effects. On our Front page.

The Legal and Financial Future for Your Disabled Child
On May 25th there are two free workshops for the public, "Getting From Here to There: Planning the Legal and Financial Future for Your Child With Disabilities" is in Milford, and "Planning for the Future " is in Lowell. Topics include Guardianship, Long Term Options, Estate Planning and Benefits of Trusts to help ensure sure your loved ones are taken care of long into the future. See Teens and Young Adults on the Front Page.

Self-Advocacy Leadership Series:
June 9 - July 28, Webster, MA. Class topics include: "Who I Am", "Communication", "Feelings & Values", "Leadership", "Team Building", "Rules and Laws", "Speech Writing", "Speech Writing", "Dress Rehearsal". See Teens and Young Adults on our Front Page.

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