Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Feb 7 – May 31 all-day 
12:00 am Watertown, February – May, 2020. The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs is offering offering these free group music lessons to adults on the autism spectrum at the Asperger/Autism Network. * Participants are expected[...] Feb 10 – Mar 6 all-day 
12:00 am Through March 6th, 2020. For families in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine that are in need of financial assistance for their family member(s) with autism. * Must have family member(s) medically diagnosed[...] Feb 18 – Mar 10 all-day 
12:00 am Brockton Area Arc, February 18th – March 10th, 2020. Sibshops is a recreation- based sibling support program for children, ages 8 to 12, who have brothers and sisters with special needs. Siblings will have the[...] Feb 25 all-day 
12:00 am Plymouth, MA, February 25th, 2020, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. A panel of individuals from state and local agencies will present information about services and programs that will help your child become more independent in adulthood. The workshop[...] 
12:00 am Winchester Public Library, Winchester, MA, February 26th, 2020. The Winchester Parent Advisory Council (WinPAC) presents Neuropsychological Evaluations. What are they? How are they used? Why do they take so long to get!? * Dr. Nicole[...] Feb 26 all-day 
12:00 am Lexington, MA, February 26th, 2020. Open discussion will feature Kirstin Birtwell, PhD, and Nora Friedman, MD. Dr. Birtwell’s clinical interests include :Autism spectrum disorders, Anxiety, ADHD, intellectual disabilities in children, language disorders, Neuropsychological assessment of[...] Feb 27 all-day 
12:00 am Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, February 27th, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...] 
12:00 am Acton, February 29th, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...] Feb 29 all-day 
12:00 am Cambridge, MA, February 29th, 2:00 p.m performance. Gloria: A Life is a show about the life of Gloria Steinhem and the women she has partnered with to champion for equality, and is presented by an[...] Mar 3 all-day 
12:00 am Acton, March 3rd, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...] Mar 4 all-day 
12:00 am Lynn Museum & Historical Society, Lynn, MA, March 4th, 2020. Presenter: Terri Farrell, Project Director at Autism Insurance Resource Center. This workshop will provide information on how to help individuals with autism access services and[...] Mar 4 all-day 
12:00 am Lowell, March 4th, 2020. Children with special needs and their families are invited to a play group at the library. We’ll play, sing, move and groove, and more. Children of all abilities are welcome and[...] 
12:00 am Lee, MA, March 6th, 2020. Open to all people interested Autism services. The Autism Collaborative of Berkshire County will cover two topics. * Please choose only one session when you register for the event. 1. The[...] Mar 6 – Mar 27 all-day 
12:00 am Watertown, MA, March 6th – 27th, 2020. For teens obsessed with art and who identify as having Aspergers, ages 13-18. Enjoy time to do your art and have space for free-ranging discussion with peers about art[...] 
12:00 am Westwood, MA, March 6th, 2020. Families from other towns welcome to attend. Support Group for parents andcaregivers of kids on the spectrum and other social communication challenges. Children welcome. This group usually meets on the[...] Mar 7 all-day 12:00 am Waltham High School, Waltham, MA, March 7th, 2020. The mission of this first ever Parenting Awareness Conference is to connect and empower parents to be powerful advocates for themselves and their children. * Parents have[...] Mar 9 – Apr 27 all-day 
12:00 am Watertown, MA, March 9 & 23, April 13 & 27, 2020. For parents and guardians – learn the ins and outs of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with Asperger profiles. Please note this workshop[...] Mar 9 all-day 
12:00 am Bridgewater, MA, March 9th, 2020. All are welcome to attend. Non-violent Crisis Intervention is a methodology used by trained staff in the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District to help students and the school community work through[...] Mar 9 – Apr 16 all-day 
12:00 am Billerica, MA, March 9th – April 16th, 2020. For young children with autism ages 4 to 7 ). A play-based social group, focuses on helping children create friendships and learn the hidden expectations of working[...] Mar 12 all-day 
12:00 am Mount Wachusett Community College, March 12th, 2020. Open to Parents/Caregivers, Young Adults, and Providers. The North Central Family Network Social will host Sue Loring, a Registered Nurse and Director for the Autism Resource Center. * Do[...] Mar 12 all-day 
12:00 am Newton, MA, March 12th, 2020. Free and open to the public. Learn how infection can trigger a wide range of neuropsychiatric responses in children such as anxiety and OCD. Speaker Margaret Chapman, CNS-BC, medical adviser[...] Mar 13 – Mar 14 all-day 
12:00 am Burlington, MA, March 13th & 14th, 2020. Temple Grandin, author of Different, Not Less, Thinking in Pictures, Autism & Girls, and a renowned adult with autism, will be the Keynote Speaker. This conference presents current,[...] Mar 17 all-day 12:00 am Watertown, MA, March 17th, 2020. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...] 
12:00 am Leominster, MA, March 19th, 2020. Open to Parents, Caregivers, Young Adults and Providers. The Parent Professional Advocacy League and The North Central Family Network Social for Parents of Transition Age Youth (P-TAY) present Project Impact[...] Mar 19 all-day 
12:00 am Whitehead Institute, Cambridge, MA, March 19th, 2020. Temple Grandin, author of “Thinking in Pictures”, “The Autistic Brain”, and many others, is an adult with autism, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, and has[...] 12:00 am Acton, March 21st, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...] Mar 25 all-day 12:00 am Lexington, MA, March 25th, 2020. Open discussion will feature Rachel Goldin, PhD, Andrew Harris, MEd. Dr. Goldins is an Instructor in Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry. Andrew Harris is the Assistant Program Manager, Teen[...] 
12:00 am Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, March 26th, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...] Mar 28 all-day 
12:00 am Framingham, MA, March 28th, 2020. Autism Housing Pathways (AHP) will present a full day workshop in which families are guided in working through a housing manual that will help them determine what housing options might be[...] 
12:00 am Medfield High School, Medfield, MA, March 28th, 2020. Application deadline is February 28th, 2020. Massachusetts Miss Amazing events celebrate the multi-faceted identities and valuable abilities and strengths of girls and women with disabilities from Massachusetts[...] Apr 2 all-day 
12:00 am Springfield, MA, April 2rd, 2020. For professionals, educators, and families. There will be a keynote speaker, workshops, and an expo feature support organizations and exhibitors workshops. * Fees apply, registration is required to https://autismconnectionsma.org/news-and-events/autism-conference/ or 413.529.2428[...] Apr 2 all-day 
12:00 am E. Pole Elementary School library, Taunton, MA, April 2nd, 2020. Open to the public. The Taunton Special Education Parent Advisory Council invites all families, district staff, and community members to an evening of presentation and[...] Apr 2 all-day 
12:00 am UMass Medical School, Worcester, April 2nd, 2020, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. HMEA/Autism Resource Central, UMass Medical School and UMassMemorial Health Care host this annual event that includes entertainment, food[...] Apr 2 all-day 
12:00 am Marlborough, MA, April 2nd, 2020. For Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers. Presentations will focus on essential components of programming for students with special needs. *[...] 12:00 am Westwood, MA, April 3rd, 2020. Families from other towns welcome to attend. Support Group for parents andcaregivers of kids on the spectrum and other social communication challenges. Children welcome. This group usually meets on the[...] Apr 4 all-day 
12:00 am Fenway Park, Boston, April 4th, 2020. The Red Sox Autism Awareness Day extends a special welcome to individuals and families affected by autism across New England. New to this year is that all fans who[...] Apr 4 all-day 
12:00 am Logan Airport, Boston, April 4th, 2020. Free. A program specifically designed to support families of children with autism, creating a travel test run to help ease the stress of airline travel. By getting comfortable with the airport[...] Apr 7 all-day 12:00 am Acton, April 7th, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...] Apr 8 all-day 
12:00 am West Bridgewater, April 8th, 2020. Free and open to the public. Hosted by Inclusion Matters (West Bridgewater’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council) will host Lisa Drennan, founder of MERGE Diverse Abilities Inclusion Consulting. She will talk[...] 
12:00 am West Newton, MA, April 8th, 2020. This presentation will guide families and professionals through the process of neuropsychological and psychological testing from when adults are first concerned about a child, through the testing process itself,[...] Apr 11 all-day 
12:00 am Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA, April 11th, 2020. A new summit for parents and allies of neurodivergent kids to be held during World Autism Month. Hear a sensory-first, relationship based perspective. Attendees will hear[...] Apr 13 all-day 12:00 am Westwood, April 13th, 2020. Hear an overview of specific legal requirements pertaining to the unique learning needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With an emphasis on the requirement that children with ASD receive[...] Apr 20 – Apr 21 all-day 
12:00 am Nashua, NH, April 2nd, 2020. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics &[...] Apr 25 all-day 
12:00 am Carver, April 25th, 2020. Everyone is welcome for a weekend where the park will be sensory friendly, and offer enjoyment and times to learn more about Autism information, education & safety. * Guests can participate in[...] Apr 29 all-day 12:00 am Southborough, MA, April 29th, 2020. Free. Hear Dr. Temple Grandin, author and renowned adult with autism, give a presentation based on her book “Calling All Minds”. Dr. Grandin explores the ideas behind all of those[...] Apr 30 all-day 
12:00 am Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, April 30th, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...] 12:00 am Westwood, MA, May 1st, 2020. Families from other towns welcome to attend. Support Group for parents andcaregivers of kids on the spectrum and other social communication challenges. Children welcome. This group usually meets on the[...] 12:00 am Acton, May 2nd, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...] May 5 all-day 12:00 am Acton, May 5th, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...] May 7 all-day 12:00 am E. Pole Elementary School library, Taunton, MA, May 7th, 2020. Open to the public. The Taunton Special Education Parent Advisory Council invites all families, district staff, and community members to an evening of presentation and[...] May 19 all-day 12:00 am Watertown, MA, May 19th, 2020. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...] May 20 all-day 12:00 am Lexington, MA, May 20th, 2020. Open discussion will feature Dr. Ann Neumeyer, Medical Director of the Lurie Center for Autism and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Neumeyer is a child neurologist that[...] May 23 all-day 12:00 am Acton, May 23rd, 2020, 5 – 8 p.m. Especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible areas. Meet and play with similar families while the museum is closed[...] May 30 all-day 
12:00 am Leicester, MA, Becker College, May 30th, 2020. Calmer Con is a Comic Book & Pop Culture convention specifically designed to accommodate the needs of autistic attendees and those with sensory processing challenges. The goal is to[...] Jun 2 all-day 12:00 am Acton, June 2nd, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...] 12:00 am Westwood, MA, June 5th, 2020. Families from other towns welcome to attend. Support Group for parents andcaregivers of kids on the spectrum and other social communication challenges. Children welcome. This group usually meets on the[...] 12:00 am Acton, July 11th, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...] 12:00 am Acton, August 15th, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...] Oct 6 all-day 12:00 am Acton, October 6th, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...] Oct 24 all-day 12:00 am Acton,MA, October 24th, 2020, 5 – 8 p.m. Especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible areas. Meet and play with similar families while the museum is closed[...] Nov 3 all-day 12:00 am Acton, November 3rd, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...] 12:00 am Acton, November 21st, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...] Dec 1 all-day 12:00 am Acton, December 1st, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...]
Feb 7 – May 31 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, February – May, 2020. The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs is offering offering these free group music lessons to adults on the autism spectrum at the Asperger/Autism Network. * Participants are expected[...]
Feb 10 – Mar 6 all-day
12:00 am
Through March 6th, 2020. For families in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine that are in need of financial assistance for their family member(s) with autism. * Must have family member(s) medically diagnosed[...]
Feb 18 – Mar 10 all-day
12:00 am
Brockton Area Arc, February 18th – March 10th, 2020. Sibshops is a recreation- based sibling support program for children, ages 8 to 12, who have brothers and sisters with special needs. Siblings will have the[...]
Feb 25 all-day
12:00 am
Plymouth, MA, February 25th, 2020, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. A panel of individuals from state and local agencies will present information about services and programs that will help your child become more independent in adulthood. The workshop[...]
12:00 am
Winchester Public Library, Winchester, MA, February 26th, 2020. The Winchester Parent Advisory Council (WinPAC) presents Neuropsychological Evaluations. What are they? How are they used? Why do they take so long to get!? * Dr. Nicole[...]
Feb 26 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, February 26th, 2020. Open discussion will feature Kirstin Birtwell, PhD, and Nora Friedman, MD. Dr. Birtwell’s clinical interests include :Autism spectrum disorders, Anxiety, ADHD, intellectual disabilities in children, language disorders, Neuropsychological assessment of[...]
Feb 27 all-day
12:00 am
Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, February 27th, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...]
12:00 am
Acton, February 29th, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...]
Feb 29 all-day
12:00 am
Cambridge, MA, February 29th, 2:00 p.m performance. Gloria: A Life is a show about the life of Gloria Steinhem and the women she has partnered with to champion for equality, and is presented by an[...]
Mar 3 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, March 3rd, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...]
Mar 4 all-day
12:00 am
Lynn Museum & Historical Society, Lynn, MA, March 4th, 2020. Presenter: Terri Farrell, Project Director at Autism Insurance Resource Center. This workshop will provide information on how to help individuals with autism access services and[...]
Mar 4 all-day
12:00 am
Lowell, March 4th, 2020. Children with special needs and their families are invited to a play group at the library. We’ll play, sing, move and groove, and more. Children of all abilities are welcome and[...]
12:00 am
Lee, MA, March 6th, 2020. Open to all people interested Autism services. The Autism Collaborative of Berkshire County will cover two topics. * Please choose only one session when you register for the event. 1. The[...]
Mar 6 – Mar 27 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, MA, March 6th – 27th, 2020. For teens obsessed with art and who identify as having Aspergers, ages 13-18. Enjoy time to do your art and have space for free-ranging discussion with peers about art[...]
12:00 am
Westwood, MA, March 6th, 2020. Families from other towns welcome to attend. Support Group for parents andcaregivers of kids on the spectrum and other social communication challenges. Children welcome. This group usually meets on the[...]
Mar 7 all-day
12:00 am
Waltham High School, Waltham, MA, March 7th, 2020. The mission of this first ever Parenting Awareness Conference is to connect and empower parents to be powerful advocates for themselves and their children. * Parents have[...]
Mar 9 – Apr 27 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, MA, March 9 & 23, April 13 & 27, 2020. For parents and guardians – learn the ins and outs of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with Asperger profiles. Please note this workshop[...]
Mar 9 all-day
12:00 am
Bridgewater, MA, March 9th, 2020. All are welcome to attend. Non-violent Crisis Intervention is a methodology used by trained staff in the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District to help students and the school community work through[...]
Mar 9 – Apr 16 all-day
12:00 am
Billerica, MA, March 9th – April 16th, 2020. For young children with autism ages 4 to 7 ). A play-based social group, focuses on helping children create friendships and learn the hidden expectations of working[...]
Mar 12 all-day
12:00 am
Mount Wachusett Community College, March 12th, 2020. Open to Parents/Caregivers, Young Adults, and Providers. The North Central Family Network Social will host Sue Loring, a Registered Nurse and Director for the Autism Resource Center. * Do[...]
Mar 12 all-day
12:00 am
Newton, MA, March 12th, 2020. Free and open to the public. Learn how infection can trigger a wide range of neuropsychiatric responses in children such as anxiety and OCD. Speaker Margaret Chapman, CNS-BC, medical adviser[...]
Mar 13 – Mar 14 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, March 13th & 14th, 2020. Temple Grandin, author of Different, Not Less, Thinking in Pictures, Autism & Girls, and a renowned adult with autism, will be the Keynote Speaker. This conference presents current,[...]
Mar 17 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, MA, March 17th, 2020. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...]
12:00 am
Leominster, MA, March 19th, 2020. Open to Parents, Caregivers, Young Adults and Providers. The Parent Professional Advocacy League and The North Central Family Network Social for Parents of Transition Age Youth (P-TAY) present Project Impact[...]
Mar 19 all-day
12:00 am
Whitehead Institute, Cambridge, MA, March 19th, 2020. Temple Grandin, author of “Thinking in Pictures”, “The Autistic Brain”, and many others, is an adult with autism, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, and has[...]
12:00 am
Acton, March 21st, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...]
Mar 25 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, March 25th, 2020. Open discussion will feature Rachel Goldin, PhD, Andrew Harris, MEd. Dr. Goldins is an Instructor in Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry. Andrew Harris is the Assistant Program Manager, Teen[...]
12:00 am
Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, March 26th, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...]
Mar 28 all-day
12:00 am
Framingham, MA, March 28th, 2020. Autism Housing Pathways (AHP) will present a full day workshop in which families are guided in working through a housing manual that will help them determine what housing options might be[...]
12:00 am
Medfield High School, Medfield, MA, March 28th, 2020. Application deadline is February 28th, 2020. Massachusetts Miss Amazing events celebrate the multi-faceted identities and valuable abilities and strengths of girls and women with disabilities from Massachusetts[...]
Apr 2 all-day
12:00 am
Springfield, MA, April 2rd, 2020. For professionals, educators, and families. There will be a keynote speaker, workshops, and an expo feature support organizations and exhibitors workshops. * Fees apply, registration is required to https://autismconnectionsma.org/news-and-events/autism-conference/ or 413.529.2428[...]
Apr 2 all-day
12:00 am
E. Pole Elementary School library, Taunton, MA, April 2nd, 2020. Open to the public. The Taunton Special Education Parent Advisory Council invites all families, district staff, and community members to an evening of presentation and[...]
Apr 2 all-day
12:00 am
UMass Medical School, Worcester, April 2nd, 2020, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. HMEA/Autism Resource Central, UMass Medical School and UMassMemorial Health Care host this annual event that includes entertainment, food[...]
Apr 2 all-day
12:00 am
Marlborough, MA, April 2nd, 2020. For Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers. Presentations will focus on essential components of programming for students with special needs. *[...]
12:00 am
Westwood, MA, April 3rd, 2020. Families from other towns welcome to attend. Support Group for parents andcaregivers of kids on the spectrum and other social communication challenges. Children welcome. This group usually meets on the[...]
Apr 4 all-day
12:00 am
Fenway Park, Boston, April 4th, 2020. The Red Sox Autism Awareness Day extends a special welcome to individuals and families affected by autism across New England. New to this year is that all fans who[...]
Apr 4 all-day
12:00 am
Logan Airport, Boston, April 4th, 2020. Free. A program specifically designed to support families of children with autism, creating a travel test run to help ease the stress of airline travel. By getting comfortable with the airport[...]
Apr 7 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, April 7th, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...]
Apr 8 all-day
12:00 am
West Bridgewater, April 8th, 2020. Free and open to the public. Hosted by Inclusion Matters (West Bridgewater’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council) will host Lisa Drennan, founder of MERGE Diverse Abilities Inclusion Consulting. She will talk[...]
12:00 am
West Newton, MA, April 8th, 2020. This presentation will guide families and professionals through the process of neuropsychological and psychological testing from when adults are first concerned about a child, through the testing process itself,[...]
Apr 11 all-day
12:00 am
Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA, April 11th, 2020. A new summit for parents and allies of neurodivergent kids to be held during World Autism Month. Hear a sensory-first, relationship based perspective. Attendees will hear[...]
Apr 13 all-day
12:00 am
Westwood, April 13th, 2020. Hear an overview of specific legal requirements pertaining to the unique learning needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With an emphasis on the requirement that children with ASD receive[...]
Apr 20 – Apr 21 all-day
12:00 am
Nashua, NH, April 2nd, 2020. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics &[...]
Apr 25 all-day
12:00 am
Carver, April 25th, 2020. Everyone is welcome for a weekend where the park will be sensory friendly, and offer enjoyment and times to learn more about Autism information, education & safety. * Guests can participate in[...]
Apr 29 all-day
12:00 am
Southborough, MA, April 29th, 2020. Free. Hear Dr. Temple Grandin, author and renowned adult with autism, give a presentation based on her book “Calling All Minds”. Dr. Grandin explores the ideas behind all of those[...]
Apr 30 all-day
12:00 am
Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, April 30th, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...]
12:00 am
Westwood, MA, May 1st, 2020. Families from other towns welcome to attend. Support Group for parents andcaregivers of kids on the spectrum and other social communication challenges. Children welcome. This group usually meets on the[...]
12:00 am
Acton, May 2nd, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...]
May 5 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, May 5th, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...]
May 7 all-day
12:00 am
E. Pole Elementary School library, Taunton, MA, May 7th, 2020. Open to the public. The Taunton Special Education Parent Advisory Council invites all families, district staff, and community members to an evening of presentation and[...]
May 19 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, MA, May 19th, 2020. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...]
May 20 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, May 20th, 2020. Open discussion will feature Dr. Ann Neumeyer, Medical Director of the Lurie Center for Autism and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Neumeyer is a child neurologist that[...]
May 23 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, May 23rd, 2020, 5 – 8 p.m. Especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible areas. Meet and play with similar families while the museum is closed[...]
May 30 all-day
12:00 am
Leicester, MA, Becker College, May 30th, 2020. Calmer Con is a Comic Book & Pop Culture convention specifically designed to accommodate the needs of autistic attendees and those with sensory processing challenges. The goal is to[...]
Jun 2 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, June 2nd, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...]
12:00 am
Westwood, MA, June 5th, 2020. Families from other towns welcome to attend. Support Group for parents andcaregivers of kids on the spectrum and other social communication challenges. Children welcome. This group usually meets on the[...]
12:00 am
Acton, July 11th, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...]
12:00 am
Acton, August 15th, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...]
Oct 6 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, October 6th, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...]
Oct 24 all-day
12:00 am
Acton,MA, October 24th, 2020, 5 – 8 p.m. Especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible areas. Meet and play with similar families while the museum is closed[...]
Nov 3 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, November 3rd, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...]
12:00 am
Acton, November 21st, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...]
Dec 1 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, December 1st, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...]
