Autism & Asperger’s Events & Workshops in Massachusetts

Duxbury & Hingham, MA & Virtual Option, September 24th – December 17th, 2025, with South Shore Conservatory.  An inclusive chorus designed for singers of all abilities, age 16 and up. Repertoire includes master works, folk[...]

Concord, MA, October 6th – December 15th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Explore foundational art concepts while exploring new mediums and creating personal works of art. * Opportunity for[...]

Concord Free Public Library, Concord, MA. Held every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM, through 2nd, 2025.  This program is designed to support neurodivergent children, including those with autism, sensory processing challenges, and any child who[...]

Online, November 5th – February 4th, 2025, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. An Astra Foundation on-line support group for parents who are familiar with principles of DIR/FloortimeTM. * The curriculum will respond to the[...]

Boston, MA, December 13th, 2025, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. * Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and[...]

Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]

Worcester, MA, December 17th, 2025. Sensory Performance at 4 pm only. This year’s production features  fresh scenery creating the perfect playground for state-of-the art projections and innovative lighting design. Featuring original music composed by Worcester’s[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Webinar, December 19th, 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA.  When a child, parent, or relative receives a diagnosis of autism or ADHD, it can be a moment of recognition—not just[...]

Boston, MA, December 20th & 21, 2025. There will be Accessible Performances during the run of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. * CSC provides a welcoming environment for performances with Accessibility[...]

Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]

Worcester, MA, December 21st, 2025 2 pm performance only.  This year’s production features  fresh scenery creating the perfect playground for state-of-the art projections and innovative lighting design. Featuring original music composed by Worcester’s own Steve[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Application opens in January 2026, and closes in February, 2026, with the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick, MA. For schools and organizations in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut. * The Allison Keller[...]

Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm,  with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure their friends with[...]

Lexington, MA, and virtual, January 2026, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by connecting to the classroom[...]

Springfield, MA, January 4st – 25th, 2026, with Kehillah, the JCC of Springfield. Adaptive Art Workshop – inclusive, creative hour for children in grades 2-5 to explore artistic expression. This program will take place over 4[...]

Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive and[...]

Webinar, January 12th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurdiversity, in Watertown, MA. Parents often wonder how to motivate their Autistic teens, particularly how much to push them and how much to let their[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Online, January 14th – March 25th, 2026, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. Learn DIR® techniques developed by Stanley Greenspan, MD and Serena Wieder, PhD. DIR® focuses on the child-parent (or caregiver) relationship as[...]

Webinar Series, January – March, 2026, with the Family Leadership Program of Massachusetts. Your Voice, Your Plan: Essential Advocacy Skills Bootcamp. Are you ready to transform your passion into a powerful, actionable plan for your child’s[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Chicopee, MA and Virtual, January – April 2026. A free training that guides parents and family caregivers to imagine better and be effective leaders at the local level and beyond. This series of family workshops[...]

Webinar, January 20th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange. Virtual informaiton and adoption matching event. Nearly 20% of waiting children registered with MARE are diagnosed with autism, and these children wait significantly longer for permanency.[...]

Webinar, January 20th, 2026, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Understanding Autism & Psychiatric Medications: A Practical Overview. Dr. Bayazit will guide attendees through an overview of autism, sharing helpful information about the diagnosis in an[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Series, January & February 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Compassion on the Autism Spectrum (PAUSE) is a 6-session online workshop for Autistic adults who would[...]

Webinars, November 2025 – February 2026, with Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) of Greater Boston. PIC’s Intro to Disability & Ableism Training gives participants a greater understanding of the Disability Community and Ableism. Participants will[...]

Needham, MA, and on Zoom, with Mass Families. For Metro Boston Families.  Free.  The Metro region is announcing the 2026 Family Leadership Series for caregivers in the Metro region who have loved ones served by[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Join a deep dive into Executive Functioning. In this 90 minute webinar, the presenter and participants will explore executive functioning through[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2025, with the Family Support Center of Bridgewell and the Northeast Arc Family Resource Center in Danvers, MA. One Well Health Care Overview of Services Training.  Presented by Ashley Courtemanche, IDD Program[...]

Acton, MA, Spring & Summer 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected * For[...]

Webinar, February 2nd, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurdiversity, in Watertown,, MA. This 90-minute workshop will address common misconceptions, investigate autistic identity, and explore autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. * This presentation will[...]

Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive and[...]

Virtual Meeting, February 10th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis,[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Webinars, November 2025 – February 2026, with Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) of Greater Boston. PIC’s Intro to Disability & Ableism Training gives participants a greater understanding of the Disability Community and Ableism. Participants will[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Virtual Conference, February 20th, 2026, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – Navigating Benefits in Uncertain Times“ will provide insights and practical tools for Autistic and other Neurodivergent individuals navigating the complexities[...]

Dorchester, MA, February 22nd, 2026, with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – Hosted by The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents of Dorchester/Boston invites families of youth with disability to attend their annual lunar new year celebration.[...]

Acton, MA, Spring & Summer 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected * For[...]

Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive and[...]

Virtual Conference, March 10th, 2026, with NAMI New Hampshire. The 2026 theme Moving Forward and creating Hope in Action, highlights how we can unite to address mental health priorities across New Hampshire. * The confernece[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Lexington, MA, and virtual, March 14th – May 9th, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by connecting[...]

Acton, MA, March 20th – 29th, 2026, with Open Door Theater. Featuring theater performers of all all abilities. HONK! is a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a celebration of being different[...]

Medfield, MA, April 5th, 2025.  Free. Massachusetts Miss Amazing – Celebrating The Abilities Of Girls And Women With Disabilities.  This is a one-day event that gives girls and women with disabilities the opportunity to reach[...]

Haverhill, MA, Spring 2026, with the Riverside Bradford Baseball League. Please check with the host for exact dates of this program. The Buddy Ball Division is for children ages 5-21 with various cognitive or physical[...]

Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, April 4th, 2026, 2 pm performance.  The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,[...]

Logan Airport, Boston, April 4th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Free. A program specifically designed to support families of children with autism, creating a travel test run to help ease the[...]

Acton, MA, Spring & Summer 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected * For[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Plymouth, MA, April l- June 2026, with the Plymouth Youth Baseball & Softball.  Free. Plymouth Team Challenger is for children ages 7-12. It is an adaptive co-ed baseball team for individuals with physical and developmental[...]

Acton, MA, April 11th, 2026, 5 pm to 8 pm. Free- registration required. A special free evening for visitors who are more comfortable in a mask-wearing environment. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and[...]

Webinar, April 13th, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurdiversity, in Watertown,, MA. This 90-minute workshop will address common misconceptions, investigate autistic identity, and explore autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. * This presentation will[...]

Virtual Meeting, April 14th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis,[...]

Boston, MA, April 16th – 17th, 2026, with the Profound Autism Alliance. The Profound Autism Summit conference brings together leaders from the areas of research, medicine, treatment, advocacy, and education to discuss the needs and[...]

Marlborough, MA, in person on May 4th, Virtual Session, May 5th, 2026. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,[...]

Acton, MA, Spring & Summer 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected * For[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Acton, MA, Spring & Summer 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected * For[...]

Lexington, MA, June 2026, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP).  A therapeutic craft class for special needs youth ages 16+. through adulthood. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on[...]

Virtual Meeting, June 9th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis,[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Lexington, MA, and virtual, July 11th – August 1st, 2026, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by[...]