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Disability Vigils Will Move to Senate Office Next Week:
On Monday, October 26, through Wednesday, October 28th, the The Arc of Massachusetts and Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change will relocate to the offices of the Senate President and Speaker for a continuation of the vigils to protest planned further disability budget cuts. Visit the Parent Power Blog for more info on how to attend.
How Toxins In Our Environment Effect Development:
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 8:30 a.m., Boston. Hear cutting-edge research on toxins such as lead, food additives, and endocrine disruptors found in plastics, cans and other sources, and how they effect intellectual, emotional and physical development. Learn about practical approaches, programs and interventions and more. On our front page.
Autism Symposium and Family Resource Fair:
Wednesday, October 28, 8:30 a.m. in Boston. "Families and Clinicians as Partners in Research" is the theme. Topics include: What Does Research Tell Us About the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Insurance Coverage and Legislation in the Commonwealth: Goals and Progress, plus a there is a Family Resource Fair and much more. Look under "Events" on our Front page.
The latest about ADD/ADHD, Diagnosis and Treatment:
Free. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. The Lexington Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host psychiatrist Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, who will discuss ADD/ADHD's challenges, stress, treatments and more. Registration is required. Visit "Teens and Young Adults" on our Front page.
Preserving Mental Health Services in Massachusetts:
DMH Commissioner Barbara A. Leadholm invites the mental health community and the public to join her in forums across the state. This is an opportunity to discuss how the Department of Mental Health can continue serving adults, children, adolescents and families with serious mental health needs during bad economic times. Dates/times on the Front page, under "Events".
"Speak Up For Yourself" with Self Advocacy Group:
Merrimack Valley Self Advocacy Group: Meet new friends, learn how to speak up for yourself, focus on self development, make choices, take leadership and achieve dreams. Group meets the 4th Wednesday of the month starting October 28th. "Teens and Young Adults" on the Front page
Explore Housing Solutions for Teens and Young Adults:
The Housing Group for Special Needs and the Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS), welcome the public to their monthly workshops that explore successful and affordable residential settings for people with disabilities. Special focus is on family members who cannot be gainfully employed, and are not likely to receive full residential support from the DDS. Front Page.
Are You The Next "Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts 2010"?
The Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts Foundation is currently seeking contestants, ages 21 - 60, for the Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts 2010 Pageant, to be held on November 15th, 2009. Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts Foundation is a program of achievement, advocacy and opportunity for women with disabilities in Massachusetts. See "Teens and Young Adults" on the Front page.
"Think Differently" About Behavioral Challenges:
November 13th, 2009. "Think Differently: A New Approach For Parenting, Teaching and Treating Children With Behavioral Challenges", at the Perkins School in Lancaster, MA. Learn about understanding and helping children and adolescents with behavioral challenges, as described in the book, Treating Explosive Kids:The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach. Under "Events" on the Front page.
*SPED Child and Teen is not responsible for event changes or cancellations. Please verify times and dates with the host before attending any event listed in our newsletter or website.*
"Haunt For A Cure" Family-Friendly Festival For All:
Sunday, October 25th, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, in Chelmsford. Games, food, crafts, music, prizes, kiddie cabins, candyland, enchanted trail and gore-free haunted cabins and trail trail. Visit our front page.
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