SPED Child and Teen

Webinar, June 8th, 2023, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of Each[...]

Fairhaven, MA, June 9th, 2023, at the Millicent Library. Lego “Brick Club” club social group for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids offered by the folks at BeSpoke Speech Therapy at the Millicent Library in Fairhaven. *[...]

Webinar, June 12th, 2023, with the Northeast Family Leadership Program of  Massachusetts. How organizing can help you be the best advocate for your child. * Creating a digital binder enables you to access information at[...]

Webinar, June 13th, 2023, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. The confusing and challenging behaviors children often demonstrate cause parents, teachers, and therapists to ask the question: Is it sensory or is it behavior? * Hear[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Boston College, June 14th, 2023, with the Beautiful Lives Project. Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Boston College Football Team for an indoor Fieldhouse of Dreams event on June 14, 2023, from 11:30 am –[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, June 17th, 2023. 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.[...]

Webinar, June 21st, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Ann Neumeyer, MD and Jacob Hooker, PhD.  About the speakers: * * Dr. Neumeyer is a child neurologist that[...]

Mattaposiett, MA, June 24th, 2023, with the Northeast Family Leadership Program of  Massachusetts. A Compassion Fatigue workshop for parents and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities. Compassion fatigue is a severe concern for caregivers and[...]

Online, June 26th – September 1st 2023, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Virtual and in person options.  * The Summer 2023 Parent consultant Training Institutes (PCTI) is[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Webinar, June 28th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc’s Operation House Call program is seeking new self-advocate co-teachers and volunteer host families. * Learn how you can get involved with this groundbreaking program that[...]

Webinar, June 29th, 2023, with the Asperger/Autism Network of Watertown,, MA. This 90-minute workshop will address common misconceptions, investigate autistic identity, and explore autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. * This presentation will provide insights into[...]

Worcester, MA, June 29th, 2023, with Clark University. The UMass Epilepsy Education Conference provides an opportunity for patients and families impacted by epilepsy to learn, share, ask and connect. Speakers: Dr. Pegah Afra. Dr. Afra is[...]

Acton, August 1st, 2023, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Explore the accessible Discovery Museum, Discovery Woods, and their giant treehouse. *Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the Museum is open to the general[...]

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[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Webinar, July 19th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Rebecca Doggett, PhD. About the speakers: * Rebecca Doggett, PhD, is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of[...]

Webinar, July 25th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts.  Leo Sarkissian, Executive Director of The Arc of Massachusetts, will have guests join him live or via pre-recorded messages talking about the Americans with Disabilities Act[...]

Acton, August 1st, 2023, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Explore the accessible Discovery Museum, Discovery Woods, and their giant treehouse. *Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the Museum is open to the general[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

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[...]

Webinar, August 9th, 2023, with the Justice Resource Institute Family Advisory Council. This workshop is part of the JRI’s Family Advisory Councils Caregiver Connection Series. * These quarterly facilitated conversations are intended to create spaces for[...]

𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, Easton, MA, August 12, 2023. This event was rescheduled from it’s original April 30th, Autism Acceptance month 2023 date.  All donations will benefit Raising Harts – Sponsorship dollars go directly to programming,[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Webinar, August 16th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Maria Mody, PhD, Lisa Nowinski, PhD and Evan Bordt, PhD About the speakers: * Maria Mody, PhD, is Assistant[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

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[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Acton, September 16th, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8:o0 p.m. Explore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. * Your family can play,[...]

Acton, October 3rd, 2023, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Explore the accessible Discovery Museum, Discovery Woods, and their giant treehouse. *Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the Museum is open to the general[...]

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[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Acton, October 21st, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8:o0 p.m. Explore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. * Your family can play,[...]

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[...]

Acton, November 7th, 2023, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Explore the accessible Discovery Museum, Discovery Woods, and their giant treehouse. *Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the Museum is open to the general[...]

Webinar, November 8th, 2023, with the Justice Resource Institute Family Advisory Council. This workshop is part of the JRI’s Family Advisory Councils Caregiver Connection Series. * These quarterly facilitated conversations are intended to create spaces for[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Acton, December 5th, 2023, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Explore the accessible Discovery Museum, Discovery Woods, and their giant treehouse. *Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the Museum is open to the general[...]

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[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Acton, December 16th, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8:o0 p.m. Explore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. * Your family can play,[...]