SPED Child and Teen

Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Fall/Winter 2022 – Winter/Spring 2023. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups for kids 8-12 and teens who have siblings with disabilities, chronic illness, or mental[...]

Rockland, MA, January 4th – February 22nd, 2023, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Metrowest, MA, communities,January 28th – March 18th, 2023, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions,[...]

Webinar, 30 de janeiro, com a Autism Alliance of Natick, MA.  Famílias de língua portuguesa são convidadas a participar de um grupo de apoio virtual mensal para conhecer novas famílias e compartilhar as alegrias e[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Lowell, MA, communities, February 2nd – March 23rd, 2023, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health[...]

Virtual Event, February 2nd, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Lowell, MA, communities, February 9th – March 23rd, 2023, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health[...]

Framingham, MA, and Virtual, February 11th – April 23rd, 2023. Free. A Family Leadership Training Series that guides parents and families to imagine better and be effective leaders at the local level and beyond. *[...]

Virtual Support, February 14th, 2023. Free, with Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline, MA . This event is for parents living in one of the New England states. Parents of ALL craniofacial conditions and[...]

Webinar, February 14th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]

Virtual Group, February 14th & 15th, 2023, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS).  A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with[...]

Online, February 15th, 2023, with MassFamilies. Join Mass Families for a virtual event in honor of Black History Month with a panel discussion led by members of the Black Disability Community. * The panel will[...]

Webinar, February 15th, 2023, with the Shrewsbury, MA, SEPAC. From Conflict to Collaboration: A Parenting Framework that Brings Out the Best in You and Your Child. with * About the speaker: Karen Kraut, MPH, GCCP,[...]

Webinar, February 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Holyoke, MA, February 18th – April 29th, 2023. Free. The West Region Family Leadership Training Series guides parents and families to imagine better and be effective leaders at the local level and beyond. * The[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2023, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester.  Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism and Sensor Processing * Guest speaker Mary Loughlin is parent of two adult with moderately[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Virtual Event, March 2nd, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]

Webinar, March 6th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester.  Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * This presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document, its development, the[...]

Webinar, March 13th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Guest speaker Kristin Cariglia, who[...]

Webinar, March 14th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]

Virtual Group, March 14th & 15th, 2023, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS).  A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with[...]

Webinar, March 16, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Webinar, March 20th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Parents of children with special[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Service dogs are trained to help individuals with disabilities with specific tasks or duties. For autistic individuals these may include providing deep pressure[...]

Virtual Conference, March 24th & 25th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. This fully virtual conferece will feature live Interactive Workshops, Specialty Workshops, and a Self-Advocate Track. What topics can you expect? Neurological and[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Virtual Event, April 6th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]

Virtual Conference, April 8 & 9, 2023, with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham, MA. The Center for Trauma and Embodiment’s annual conference presents, yoga, movement, mental health facilitators delivering compelling keynotes, movement breaks, and[...]

Webinar, April 11th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]

Virtual Group, April 11th & 12th, 2023, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS).  A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with[...]

Webinar, April 12th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Virtual Event, May 4th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]

Webinar, May 9th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Webinar, June 13th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Virtual Event, July 6th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]

Virtual Event, August 3rd, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Virtual Event, September 7th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Virtual Event, October 5th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Virtual Event, November 2nd, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Virtual Event, December 7th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]