Autism & Asperger’s Events & Workshops in Massachusetts

Webinar, January 28th, 2025, with the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The guest presenter will be from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation explains 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains,[...]

Online, January 29th – April 9th, 2025, 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[...]

Via Zoom, January 29th, 2025, 7 p.m.Speaker Catherine Boyle, president of Autism Housing Pathways, will be the presenter. Please join them via Zoom for the annual meeting of Autism Housing Pathways. * Autism Housing Pathways (AHP)[...]

Webinar, January 29th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

Webinar, January 30th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Kelly Sandler M.S. BCBA LABA, will be presenting “Grow right where you are planted. A behavior analytic approach to setting up your child’s environment for[...]

Webinar, Janaury 30th, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Effective advocacy is a learned art. Parents will learn soft skills, such as how to prioritize and collaborate, to best advocate[...]

Webinar, January 30th, 2025, with the Baker Center in Boston. Free.  Part of their monthly Children’s Mental Health Seminar Series. Each month, they explore a different topic related to children’s mental health and evidence-based treatments. *[...]

Webinar, January 31st, 2025, with the Regional Communications Director, Boston Region, Social Security Administration. The regional office invite you to join Social Security Administration Regional Communications Director, LaShonda Downing and the Boston Regional Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialists[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, February 1st, 2025. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome, accompanied[...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Understanding the Massachusetts Education System: This session will provide families—especially those new to Massachusetts or unfamiliar with the education system—with a foundation for working effectively[...]

Webinar, February 5th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Free. For health care professionals and parents and educators. Learn from McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School faculty about how best to support the young[...]

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[...]

Wayland, MA, February 6th, 2025, with the Sudbury SEPAC. Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with ADHD or executive functioning challenges? Join the Sudbury SEPAC ADHD & Executive Functioning Connections Group for[...]

Acton, MA, February 8th, 2025, 5 – 8 pm. A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers. * Enjoy[...]

Needham, MA . Sábado, 8 de fevereiro e Domingo –  13 de abril, 2025. Série de liderança familiar em português da reião metropolitana. A Série de Liderança Familiar é um treinamento focado em como e[...]

Natick, MA, February 9th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This event will feature service dogs in training from NEADS dog training of Princeton, MA. Participants can bring their favorite book to read to[...]

Applicaition taken through March 3rd, 2025. Recipients from 2024 are ineligible for this grant cycle. For families in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine that are in need of financial assistance for[...]

The deadline to submit applications for the 2025/26 academic year is May 16, 2025. With the E.K. Shriver Center / UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. This Fellowship program is designed for clinicians, self-advocates, individuals[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Students with disabilities, Black and brown students, and students with a trauma history are more likely to be subjected to punitive discipline. In[...]

Online Group, November 14th – December 1th, 2024, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham, MA. Unmet needs is a broad category. Yet, unfortunately, many of our children fall into this group, be it at school,[...]

Webinar, February 12th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

Webinar, February 12th, 2025, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year.  All events are free and open to[...]

Webinar, February 12th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Attention-deficit /hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in kids and teens. However, it can also affect adults if left undiagnosed[...]

Boston, MA, February 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Developmental Disability Council.  This event is an opportunity for the public to learn about state legislation being filed that will have an impact on individuals with developmental[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, February 15th, 2025. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

Webinars, February 15th – April 12th, 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Bedford, MA. You must register for the full series that starts on February 15th. Learning about housing is a five part Zoom series[...]

Dorchester, MA, February 23, 2025, 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.[...]

Webinar, February 24th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This session will focus on how to plan for the 13th to 15th years of schooling. With the MCAS no longer being a requirement for graduation,[...]

Online Group, through February 25th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This AANE closed group is designed for parents and family members of Autistic transition-age youth (18-22). This group is[...]

Webinar, February 25th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is highly treatable with evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Unfortunately, these treatments[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Lincoln-Sudbury SEPAC. Executive function skills have become increasingly important for students of all ages. Join Engaging Minds to learn actionable strategies you can use at home to help strengthen[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with Gateways Access to Jewish Education in Newton, MA. Free. Webinar in Honor of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month.  Join Gateways a webinar designed for parents, caregivers, and educators[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Lynnfield, MA, SEPAC. Free. Special Education Mediation is a voluntary and confidential dispute resolution process available at no cost through the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA). When school[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the May Institute in Randolph: Free virtual autism training with Pathways for Parents webinar- Developmental Milestones in an Autistic Child’s Early Years: Monitoring and Screening Resources to Support Your Child’s[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that children get[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free. “Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom. Navigating insurance for newly diagnosed families can be[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Health and Disability Program, in collaboration with the Division of Community Engagement.This webinar will feature insightful discussions with guest speakers, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, March 1st, 2025. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome, accompanied[...]

Webinar, March 4th, 2025, with The Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Free. This presentation is “Housing 101” for parents. “Thinking about housing” introduces families to the range of public funds available to pay for housing and[...]

Webinar, March 4th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. The vestibular system is a sensory system in the inner ear that helps with spatial awareness and detects head movement and position.[...]

Great Hall, Massachusetts State House, Boston, March 6th, 2025.  Disability Legislative Reception for Massachusetts’ Families, March 6th, 2026, Check-in: 10:00 AM. Program: 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Registration is required. Reserve your spaces today while they[...]

Concord, MA, March 6th, 2025. What will be written in the history books about how we cared for our kids? Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC and their co-sponsors. This event is part of[...]

Webinar, March 6th, 2025, with Wayside Youth & Family Support Network. Explore how to provide compassionate, individualized care for people with autism by focusing on their unique goals and community connections rather than traditional expectations[...]

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[...]

Virtual Conference, March 7th, 2025, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – Navigating Public & Private Supports for Autistic Adults“ features expert-led sessions on government benefits, special needs trusts, Social Security,[...]

Waltham, MA, March 8th, 2025, with Waltham Public Schools Office of Pupil Services. Free. Keynote Speaker Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials. Presenting Parenting as Leadership – “Being a Leader Instead of a Boss”. Workshop Options Breakfast[...]

Webinar, March 10th, 2025, 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[...]

March 10th, 2025, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Presented by parent child team Ilia and Ryan Walsh, this session offers a comprehensive exploration into the dynamics of parenting adult neurodivergent individuals. * Drawing[...]

Webinar, March 15th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) of Bridgewater, MA. MARC’s bullying & cyberbullying prevention programs are offered to all K-12 schools in[...]

Webinar, March 11th – 13th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that[...]

Webinar, March 12th,  2025, with The Arc of the South Shore in Hingham. Join a virtual discussion lead by Katy Hamilton, LMHC on Autism: The Effects on Caregiver Relationships. Kathy Hamilton is a licensed mental health[...]

Webinar, March 12th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Public Schools. The presenters will be representatives from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper[...]

UMass Lowell Coburn Hall, Lowell, MA, March 12th, 2025, 9:30 AM-2 PM. Hosted by multiple Community  and Disability Organizations across Massachusetts. Learn concrete strategies and techniques for supporting inclusion within programs, and have opportunities to[...]

Webinar, March 13th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Moving Forward Together: Building a Foundation of Support is designed for parents who are just starting out their behavioral/mental health journey for their[...]

Bridgewater, MA, March 13th & 14th, 2025, with Bridgewater State Univeristy’s EXCEL program. Free. For parents, teachers, school leaders & adult service agency personnel. A legislative breakfast will be hosted on March 13th, 8:30-10.30 a.m.[...]

Webinar, March 13th, 2025, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. Participants will delve into the impact of sexual trauma on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) from both the perspectives of victims and, in some[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, March 15th, 2025. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

Brighton, MA, March 15th, 2025, with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Each year, Vinfen uses the power of film to raise awareness, foster important dialogue, and fight against the discrimination and stigma so often faced by[...]

Boxborough & Winchester, MA, March 15 – May 10th, 2025, with NAMI Central Middlesex (part  of the Massachusetts Chapter of the  National Alliance of Mental Illness). Free. NAMI Family-to-Family is an education program for family[...]

Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Winter & Spring 2025. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons,  for kids 8-12 and ages 13+ who have siblings with disabilities,[...]

Springfield, MA, March 16th, 2025 hosted by CHD Disability Resources. Join the Springfield Thunderbirds will be playing the Bruins for the annual Sensory Friendly Sunday and Autism Awareness game. Exclusive $17 ticket rate for clients,[...]

Webinar, March 18th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and largely misunderstood mental health condition. While widely believed to be rare, it is actually more common than[...]

Webinar, March 19th, 2025, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year.  All events are free and open to[...]

Warwick, RI, March 20th, 2025. Hosted by TechACCESS of RI and ATAP Partners. Free and open to the public. Explore innovations, learn from the AT community, and have the opportunity to make some “AT tools”[...]

Webinar, March 20th, 2025, with the Epilepsy Foundation of New England. The host will look at Recognizing and Responding to Epilepsy and Seizures with a particular focus for law enforcement. * Established in 1983, Epilepsy Foundation[...]

Needham, MA, March 21st, 2025, with the Charles River Center. Join a Legislative Breakfast, hosted by Charles River Center and Lifeworks, on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. This is an opportunity[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. Designed to help parents and providers understand and navigate the special education system. Whether you are supporting families with the process, your child[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2025, with PPal of Massachusetts. Free. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs.[...]

Norfolk, MA, March 25th, 2025, with the Norfolk Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)l For families with children with special needs, it’s crucial to plan for their future. This seminar will equip you with the essential knowledge[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free Your loved one is ready for therapy, but the waitlist seems endless. You want to support them, but you’re not sure how[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston SpEdPAC provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. They encourage all families to[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 1 in their Road Ahead series. This presentation will be focused on transition planning and the various factors that parents must consider[...]

Webinar, June 16, 2022, with the May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Transitions Without Tears – Helping Your Autistic Child with Changes in Routine: An unexpected change in routine is often frustrating. A road being[...]

Douglas, MA, March 29th, 2025, with the Simon Fairfield Public Library. Douglas High School Seniors Taylor Morel and Riley Smith will be offering a Blue Envelope Information Session with Douglas Police Officer Brett Fulone and[...]

Boston, MA, & Virtual con Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos, del 29 de marzo al 10 de mayo de 2025, con la FCSN en Massachusetts.  Para[...]

Webinar, March 31st, 2025, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Presenter Nicole Simon, Senior Behavioral Consultant, Lurie Center for Autism. Nicole is a behavior analyst using the applied behavior analysis (ABA) framework to[...]

Virtual Advocacy Events, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts. A three-day event dedicated to mental health advocacy. Begin with information sessions on the future of NAMI Mass and on ways to stay[...]

Springfield, MA, April 2nd, 2025, with Autism Connections (Pathlight) of Easthampton & Pittsfield, MA. This Annual Autism Conference is for professionals, families, parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, and exhibitors to learn, inspire and make meaningful[...]

Amesbury, MA, April 2nd, 2025, with the Amesbury Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).  For Autistic voices, caretakers, advocates and allies. This is the SEPAC’s first city event to connect the autistic community and for[...]

Seminario web, Miercoles, 4/2/25,  con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Regístrese ahora para el taller de PPAL Los talleres de PPAL están destinados ÚNICAMENTE a padres / cuidadores / familiares / socios familiares de[...]

Worcester, MA, April 3rd, 2025, with Massachusetts APSE, the state chapter of APS (Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst). The 50/50 Conference is a unique event bringing together 50 career seekers with disabilities, 50 workforce professionals,[...]

Webinar, April 3rd, 2025, with the May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Autistic individuals often struggle communicating effectively, especially with people they don’t know. In crisis situations, they may be anxious about what is going on[...]

Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2025, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been[...]

Haverhill, MA, April 3rd, 2025, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport and the Merrimack Valley Citizen’s Advisory Board to the Department of Developmental Services. Free. The hosts will be recognizing our local legislators, honoring[...]

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[...]

Webinar, April 4th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA.  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood condition: while often associated with the horrors of war, anyone who has witnessed or experienced[...]

Westborough, MA, April 4th, 2025, with the The Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools.  This is a professional conference for networking and informational purposes, not intended for students and families. MAAPS is the association[...]

Webinar, April 4th, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. Speaker Musu-will draw from her 15+ years of experience supporting families and children with developmental disabilities. * Learn how her collaboration with Developmental[...]

Lynn, MA, April 5th, 2025, with the Lynn Disability Network. Celebrate Autism Acceptance Day. Join the community in raising awareness and promoting acceptance for individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. This event will provide[...]

Norfolk, MA, April 5th, 2025, with the Norfolk, MA Police and Fire Depts. The Norfolk, MA Police and Fire Depts are hosting a walk/run and sensory friendly kids event. Meet first responders and explore emergency[...]

Medfield, MA, April 5th, 2025.  Free. Massachusetts Miss Amazing provides opportunities for girls and women with disabilities across Massachusetts to build self-esteem. The mission of Miss Amazing is to give girls and women with disabilities[...]

Webinar, April 6th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Presented by Advocate Caitlin Thomas, LLC, BSN, RN Child & Adult Social Security Disability Representation. Caitlin will discuss: -Best practices for age 18 +[...]

Boston, Logan Airport, April 5th, 2025, 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[...]

Providence, RI, April 6th, 2025, with Best Buddies MA & RI.  Join Best Buddies for a day with the Providence Bruins. All kids, family members, and friends receive this exclusive discounted offer  Everyone’s ticket for[...]

Waltham, MA, April 6th, 2025, with JF&CS. Free.elebrate Passover with JF&CS and Yachad New England. Enjoy a Kosher meat lunch and connect with your community. CHAI Services holds Jewish holiday celebrations  every quarter. These events[...]

Webinar, April 7th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing[...]

Northampton, MA, April 7th, 2025, with ReConnect Western with the support of Northampton Public Schools & Northampton High School PTO. Free and Open to Northampton & Surrounding Communities. A Community Conversation on Youth Mental Health[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Presented by Anne Arnett: Anne will discuss the impact of ADHD on behavior, the brain, learning, challenges, medications, and recommendations for IEPs/504[...]

Boston, MA, April 8th, 2025, with Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts. 10TH Annual Autism Advocacy Day: Advocating for Rights and Opportunities across the Spectrum of Need. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 10:30AM | Great Hall,[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with Understanding Our Differences in Newtonville, MA. Feeling like every interaction with your child becomes a battle? Incentives and consequences losing their impact? Helping children with challenging behaviors begins with understanding[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Join a round table discussion with Rania Markham, Founder of Families Like Ours and the Department of Disabilities (DDS). Come learn[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL Statewide Meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. * Learn more about the Massachusetts’[...]

Virtual Event, April 9th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Caring for an individual with a disability can feel overwhelming at times. Keeping track of doctors’ recommendations, referrals, specialists, therapy goals,[...]

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

Boston, MA, April 9th – 11th, 2025, 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[...]

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Boston, with Virtual Conference options available, April 11th – 13th, 2025, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. The ABLE Assembly is a professional development opportunity in the field of[...]

Framingham, MA, April 11th, 2025. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Middlesex West area office Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) is hosting a Legislative Breakfast to dialog with state legislators on how to improve and enhance community[...]

Webinar, April 11th, 2025, with the Specian Needs Advocacy Network of Massachuetts. Join Tere Ramos, Attorney for this informative event. Learn about the different law and regulations that govern immigrant students with disabilities. Explore strategies[...]

Waltham, MA, April 14th, 2025.  An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. * Autism families may join in for a very special dinner with Red Sox Wally.[...]

Webinar, April 14th, 2025, 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[...]

Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill MA Campus, April 16th, 2025, with the Institute for Community Inclusion. The host welcomes requests for sign language interpreting and other requests (i.e., Computer Aided Real Time (CART), food[...]

Webinar, April 16th, 2025, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year.  All events are free and open to[...]

Webinar, Miercoles, 4/16/25, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Planificación Para una Crisis de Salud Mental: Camino Hacia la Prepara. ¿Ha pensado en lo que hará si su hijo[...]

Webinar, April 16th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 2 in their Road Ahead series. As students who have received services on IEPs and 504 plans enter the postsecondary arena, the[...]

Webinar, April 17th, 2024, with NAMI Middlesex in Acton, MA.  The local NAMI National Alliance on Mental IllnessCentral Middlesex MA affiliate is gathering representatives from the South Asian community in Massachusetts to consider the opportunity[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, April 19th, 2025. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

Roxbury, MA, April 19th, 2025, with the Parent / Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free; For parents / caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. Gain critical information and support during this time[...]

Wellesley, MA, with the Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism. The Flutie Foundation is partnering with the B.A.A. in hosting the first-ever Sensory-Friendly Viewing Zone at the 2025 Boston Marathon® . The Sensory-Friendly Viewing Zone at[...]

Randolph, MA, April 22nd, 2025. 6 – 9 p.m. Autism, the Way I See It – Open to the Public. Higashi School presents Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor, has served[...]

Webinar, April 23rd, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join the Arc of Massachusetts as they explore the state of autism today. Their lively panel of professionals with lived experience will discuss the types of[...]

Webinar, 4/23/25, con Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Herramientas PAX: Estrategias Simples para Mantener un Mejor Manejo a las Emociones de Nuestros Hijos. * ¿Qué son las herramientas PAX? Las herramientas PAX son una colección de[...]

Webinar, April 24th, 2025, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpEdPAC) provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. [...]

Worcester, MA, April 24th, 2025. The UMass Epilepsy Education Conference at WorcLab in Worcester allows patients and families impacted by epilepsy to learn, share, ask and connect. Topics: Epilepsy & Memory, What your provider wants to know from[...]

Virtual Event, April 24th, 2025, with the Autism Program at the Boston Medical Center. The BMC (Boston Medical Center) Autism Program is hosting a Virtual Autism Resource Fair on Thursday, April 24th, from 1-3pm. *[...]

Haverhill, MA, April 26th, 2025, with the Haverhill Senior Center.  TOUCH-A-TRUCK EXPERIENCE Climb aboard fire trucks, police cruisers and highway department vehicles.  Meet the real-life heroes who keep Haverhill safe. PROJECT LIFESAVER REGISTRATION – A[...]

Boston, MA, April 26th, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m, with Bailey’s Team for Autism. Franklin Park Zoo is offering free entry to individuals on the autism spectrum. Additionally, Bailey’s Team is supporting the cost[...]

Webinar, April 28th, 2025, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham. Free. Designed to improve understanding of the various ways ADHD presents, to illuminate the reasons ADHD is often missed in young people as well[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Canton, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Join guest speakers Massachusetts Advocates for Children to hear an overview of special education legal requirements to address the unique needs of[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Is your teen withdrawing from activities they once loved? Spending more time alone in their room? Having trouble feeling joy?  In[...]

Wakefield, MA, April 30th, 2025, with Communitas Family Support. Come bring the whole family to destress and relax with therapy dogs from Pets and People. They will bring 3-5 therapy teams to pet and interact[...]

Westborough, MA, April 30th, 2025, with the Westborough Public Library. Caregivers of children with autism & disabilities frequently express frustration when teaching self-care skills. Occupational Therapists are consulted when a skill is needed in the[...]

Virtual Program with The Center for Autism Research and Education at UMass Lowell.  Enrolling now for Spring 2025 (February – April ). Horizons is a college preparation mentoring program for neurodiverse (e.g. autistic students, students[...]

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[...]

Andover, MA, May 1st, 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Presenter Jennifer Leighton, M.A., CCC-SLP, has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 30+ years. She spent the first ten years of her career[...]

Apply by May 2nd, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. APPLE (Advancing Parent / Professional Leadership in Education) is a free, virtual training program that brings SEPAC members, school staff, and[...]

Webinar, May 2nd, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. This session provides an in-depth exploration of trauma-informed care principles and the Stages of Change Model, equipping participants with tools to meet clients[...]

Webinar, May 2nd, 2025, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. Explore the transition to adulthood from three different perspectives the transition of an individual from youth to adult, changes in relationships with family, caretakers and guardians[...]

Beverly, MA or Virtual Option, May 3rd, 2025, with Endicott College of Beverly, MA. Free. For families of individuals diagnosed with autism and BCBA professionals, find current and practical information about living with autism. Key[...]

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[...]

Webinar, May 5, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

Marlborough, MA, in person on May 5th, Virtual Session, May 6th, 2025. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Virtual program, May 6 – 20th, 2025, with Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The FCSN is offering a free, three-part training series in Portuguese for families of children in special education.[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how individuals experience and connect with the world around them. While signs often emerge in[...]

Webinar, May 7th, 2025, with Bridgewell Family Support Center in Peabody, MA. Hosted by Cheryl Ryan Chan. Every single one of us has people in our lives that we rely on; it’s part of the human experience.[...]

Virtual Session, May 8th – 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention is hosting community listening sessions[...]