Virtual Support Group, Mondays, September – December 2021, with the Aspire Program at Mass General Hospital. Open to parents and caregivers of individuals with ASD/an Asperger profile. * Weekly groups are organized with presentations, interactive[...]

Virtual Groups, Fall & Winter 2021, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This is a group of parents and other concerned caregivers in the Franklin County area who seek to support, educate, and provide resources[...]

Online, October 19th – December 21st, 2021. Free. The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston offers group lessons to adults on the autism spectrum wit traditional instrument options: Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute,[...]

Greenfield, MA, in person groups – Fall 2021 & Winter 2022, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This is a group of parents and other concerned caregivers in the Franklin County area who seek to[...]

Acton, December 5th, 2021, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free with pre-registration. Come play and explore in an ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with members on the[...]

Webinar, December 7th, 2022. Open to all. The Westford SEPAC presents Leslie Bock, Mediator, Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA). * Learn about special education mediation, which is the alternative to a due process[...]

Virtual Group, December 7th, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England.  Virtual Group, 6 de abril de 2021, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Gratis. El grupo se reúne el[...]

Webinar, December 8th, 2021, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. * Join an discussion with Nicole Williams, M.S. CCC-SLP About the speaker *Allison is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and a certified member of[...]

Webinar, December 8th, 2021, with Cambridge Camping of Cambridge, MA. Twice exceptional children bring great joy and pose some unique challenges for caregivers and teachers. Often what they can do so easily feels at odds with[...]

Webinar, December 9th, 2021, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. This two-hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child/teen/young adult, up to 22, on the autism spectrum. *[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Boston, December 11th, 2021. Have brunch and take pictures with Santa at a local restaurant. This is an autism friendly non-judgmental event. * There will be toys for the kids, pictures with Santa and a[...]

Virtual Groups, December 13th, 2021, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This group of parents and concerned caregivers meets with a facilitator to make connections and share experiences. The group is for parents, caregivers, friends[...]

Webinar, December 16th, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network in Watertown, MA. Join AANE Child & Teen Services for a workshop with Q&A for parents and guardians on the ins and outs of Individualized[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 18th, 2021. This is scheduled to be an in person event. Please check with the host for confirmation. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

January 6th, 2022, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a collaboration[...]

Webinar, January 11th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Sleep health is often overlooked in current care for children with sensory processing concerns. * In this short course, explore the neurological and clinical relationships between sleep[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Webinar, January 18th, 2022, with the Asperger / Autism Network in Watertown, MA. Free. Designed for adults who are or who suspect they are on the spectrum, parents, other family members, and partners of individuals[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2021, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. * Join an discussion with Elise Wulff, MEd and Shira Cohen. About the speakers * Elise Wulff, MEd, is Senior Program Manager, Child Services[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2022, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism discuss Inclusion. About the speaker: Patricia Menzel, is a member of autism’s “Lost Generation.” She has[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Webinar, February 2nd, 2022, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Free. This two-hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child/teen/young adult, up to 22, on the autism spectrum.[...]

February 3rd, 2022, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Family-Centered Mental Health Initiativeis a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a collaboration of UMass[...]

Online, February 7th, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England.  This workshop will give participants an opportunity to learn the basics of video game accessibility and then apply[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Online, February 14, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England.  People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are sexually assaulted at a rate seven times higher than those without[...]

Webinar, February 16th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. * Join an discussion with Nicole Simon, EdM, LABA, BCBA and Kirstin Birtwell, PhD. About the speakers: * Nicole Simon has extensive experience[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Webinar, March 1st 2021, with Mass Advocates for Children, Massachusetts Families, and the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. Part of the free Special Education Webinar Series for Massachusetts Families. This workshop will address current[...]

March 3rd, 2022, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiativeis a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a collaboration[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Online, March 16th, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England.  The iPad has steadily improved as an assistive technology tool for students with learning disabilities. * The built-in[...]

Webinar, March 23rd, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. * Join an discussion with Jacob Hooker, PhD. About the speakers: * Jacob Hooker, PhD, is with the MGH Research Scholars Program. The MGH[...]

Webinar, March 24th 2022, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism discuss friendships. About the speaker: Patricia Menzel, is a member of autism’s “Lost Generation.” She has[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Nashua, NH, March 31st, 2022. 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 &[...]

Online, April 4th, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England. Individuals across the US and around the globe are 3D-printing their keyguards. They’re saving upwards of 95%[...]

April 7th, 2022,UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA.: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiativeis a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a collaboration of UMass[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Online, April 11th, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England. In this presentation, participants will learn about AAC, the different types, and the fundamental evidence-based principles and[...]

Webinar, April 27th,  2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. * Join an discussion with Chris McDougle, MD. * According to https://autismawarenesscentre.com/autism-related-catatonia/, ” Autism-related catatonia affects 4 – 17% of the autism population. The[...]

Webinar, April 28, 2022, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism will host a Q&A session. *About the speaker: Patricia Menzel, is a member of autism’s “Lost[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Virtual Conference, May 2nd & 3rd, 2022. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors and Speech-Language[...]

May 5th, 2022,UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiativeis a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a[...]

Online, May 9th, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England. For children who write via non-traditional modalities, family and staff often miss the emerging steps of scribbling[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

June 2nd, 2022, UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiativeis a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a collaboration of[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

July 7th, 2022, UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA.: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiativeis a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a collaboration of[...]

August 4th, 2022, UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiativeis a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a collaboration of[...]

September 1st, 2022, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiativeis a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a collaboration[...]

October 6th, 2022, with the UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiativeis a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a[...]

November 3rd, 2022, with the UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiativeis a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a[...]

December 1st, 2022, UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiativeis a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts. * This event is a collaboration of UMass[...]