Springfield, MA, Fall & Winter 2022, with the JCC Springfield. SensiPlay is offered in partnership with Bay Path University. It is a sensory motor skills program is facilitated by a Registered Occupational Therapist and four[...]

Virtual Classes, September 10th– November 5th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Learn the ins-and-outs of Special Education from experts through this online learning course. This course has been used[...]

Online, September 21st – December 14th, 2022, 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[...]

Acton, usually on the first Tuesday of each month in 2022, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits[...]

October 6th, 2022, with the 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 siblings of youth with Autism[...]

Saugus, MA, October 13th, 2022. 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, October 13th, 2022, 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[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 15th, 2022 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[...]

Medford, MA, Public Library, October 15th, 2022. For ages 3 – 7 and their caregivers. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting. * This storytime is for everyone, but is particularly[...]

Webinar, October 17th, 2022, with the Asperger / Autism Network in Watertown, MA. Join a workshop with Q&A for parents and guardians on the ins and outs of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with[...]

Webinar, October 18th, 2022, with the The Northborough – Southborough SEPAC and Massachusetts Advocates for Children. This workshop covers trends, legal standards, evaluation rights and compensatory services. * There will be an emphasis on law[...]

Webinar, October 18th, 2022, with the Birchtree Center NonProfit of Portsmouth. Free. Join a brief presentation / Q&A focused on helping your child with autism &related disabilities to settle back into school this fall. *[...]

Sudbury, MA, October 23rd, 2022, with the The Town of Sudbury’s Commission on Disability, the Goodnow Library, and Sudbury Cooperative Preschool’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiative. * Open to all ages, but activities are geared[...]

Westwood, MA, October 23rd, 2022, with the Massachusetts General Hospital Aspire Program. Open to new, current and past participants ages 5-13. * Join in on am Aspire Halloween Special Event. *  In matched peer cohorts,[...]

October 23rd, 2022, Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Event, Ecotarium,  Worcester The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Network and their partners throughout Massachusetts have collaborated to offer VaxAbilities. The EcoTarium is offering free admission for those participating in the Family Vaccine[...]

Pembroke, MA, October 24h, 2022. Costumes are optional. An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. Enjoy  burgers, chicken tenders, fries, soft drinks and dessert. * Autism Eats[...]

Webinar, October 25th, 2022, with the UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) Expert Speaker Series Fall 2022. The guest speaker will be James Lee, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Washington. * This talk will[...]

Webinar, October 25th, 2022, with the Autism Alliance of Framingham, MA. Dr. Miranda Milana, Pediatric Neuropsychologist will be the guest speaker. * Dr. Milana will speak about how Executive functioning skills play an instrumental role[...]

Webinar, October 26th, 2022, in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region. See below for flyers in all three languages. DDS 101 is a presentation on who they are,[...]

Webinar, October 27th, 2022, 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[...]

Acton, usually on the first Tuesday of each month in 2022, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits[...]

Webinar, November 1st, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Viewers will learn how to break down the task of toothbrushing into manageable pieces and will learn strategies to make this necessary task more fun. *[...]

November 3rd, 2022, with the 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 siblings of youth with[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 5th, 2022. This is scheduled to be an in person event. Please check with the host for confirmation. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing[...]

Virtual Conference, November 5th, 2022, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. The Daniel W. Rosenn AANE Connections Conference is for adults on the Autism Spectrum, parents, and professionals. The 2022 conference theme[...]

Logan Airport, Boston, November 5th, 2022, 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 stress[...]

Webinar, November 9th, 2022, in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region. See below for flyers in all three languages. DDS 101 is a presentation on who they are,[...]

Acton, usually the third Saturday of each month, 2022, 5 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 19th, 2022 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[...]

Medford, MA, Public Library, November 19th, 2022. For ages 3 – 7 and their caregivers. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting. * This storytime is for everyone, but is particularly[...]

Fall River, MA, November 26th, 2022, with Community Autism Resources. The host is planning a Resource Fair and Bazaar to connect families and local supports, services and makers in the southern Massachusetts community. *  Their[...]

Brockton, MA, and virtual, November 29th, 2022, with the Community and Family Center. Free. An interactive workshop for families new to Special Education. Offered in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese. * Help them start[...]

Lexington, MA, November 29th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...]

December 1st, 2022, 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 siblings of youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 3rd, 2022. This is scheduled to be an in person event. Please check with the host for confirmation. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing[...]

Acton, usually on the first Tuesday of each month in 2022, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits[...]

Brockton, MA, December 6th, 2022, with the Community and Family Center. Free. This workshop is for parents who already know the basics and have some experience in navigating the Special Education system but need help[...]

Acton, usually the third Saturday of each month, 2022, 5 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while[...]

Webinar, December 13th, 2022, 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 about[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 17th, 2022 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[...]

Webinar, March 14th, 2023, with Inclusion Matters, the West Bridgewater, MA, SEPAC. Free and open to the public. Talking with our kids and teens about sexuality can be hard–especially when they have special needs. *[...]