Springfield, MA, Fall 2021. For children ages of 4 -10 years with varying abilities and needs. The goal of SensiPlay is for children to have fun interacting with sensory, gross motor and fine motor activities[...]

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 Support Group, Tuesdays, September – November,  2021, with the Aspire Program at Mass General Hospital. Open to parents and caregivers of individuals with ASD/an Asperger profile. Learn how to become an effective case manager[...]

Online only, October 16th, 2021, 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[...]

Northboro, MA, October 18th, 2021. An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. Enjoy  burgers, chicken tenders, fries, soft drinks and dessert. Other items available upon request. Plus, surprise[...]

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,[...]

Webinar, October 20th, 2021, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA.  Free. During the pandemic, many families delighted in a slower, more intentional way of life and are now overwhelmed by the demands and pressures of re-entry.[...]

Virtual Conference, October 22nd & 23rd, 2021, 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. It will[...]

Webinar, October 22nd, 2021, with a Newton-based therapeutic group. Geared toward parents, educators and clinicians of children ages 2-5. Participants will learn the “red flags” for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and why diagnosis in early[...]

Swansea, MA, October 24th, 2021, 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 goal[...]

Westwood, MA, October 24th, 2021, 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,[...]

Billerica, MA, October 25th, 2021. 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 provides autism-friendly, non-judgmental[...]

Webinar, 26 de outubro, 2021, com a Federação para Crianças com necessidades especiais em Massachusetts. Informações sobre as leis e procedimentos da educação especial. * Participe dos Cursos em Português Domingos às 5 p.m. 8/29 –[...]

Webinar, October 26th, 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[...]

Webinar, October 26th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in collaboration with Brockton ARC and DPH/program. Together, these program together are presenting a series of workshops about special education for Portuguese families.[...]

Pembroke, MA, October 27th, 2021. Hosted by Treasures of our Hearts in Pembroke. An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. Enjoy  burgers, chicken tenders, fries, soft drinks[...]

Virtual and In Person Training, Application deadline – October 27th, 2021. Free. MassFamilies empowers families through training, support, and advocacy for their loved ones with disabilities to live an enviable life. SESSION DATES: November 12[...]

Webinar, October 28th, 2021, with the Epilepsy Foundation New England. Do you know someone with epilepsy? Would you know what to do if they had a seizure with you? * This is a one hour,[...]

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, November 3rd, 2021, with Communitas of Wakefield.  ABLE Accounts (Achieving a Better Life Experience) are accounts where individuals with disabilities can use ABLE accounts to save and pay for qualified disability expenses.  * With[...]

November 4th, 2021, with UMass Med School. Free. Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative is a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts.  * Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 6th, 2021. 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[...]

Webinar, November 10th, 2021, 11 a.m., with the Vinfen Autism Support Center of West Roxbury, MA. Join the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services’ Children’s Services Supervisor Kevin P. Rhode * Kevin will discusses information on services that[...]

Virtual Event, November 10, 2021, with Thrive Advocacy, Marlborough, MA. Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment, Presented by Thrive Support & Advocacy’s Stacey Forrest. * This virtual workshop will help you[...]

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, November 16th, 2021, with the The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC. No Sibling Left Behind provides an overview of the sibling experience, sibling movement, and research trends, as well as strategies and tips[...]

Webinar, November 17th, 2021, with Communitas of Wakefield.  ABLE Accounts (Achieving a Better Life Experience) are accounts where individuals with disabilities can use ABLE accounts to save and pay for qualified disability expenses.  * With[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2021, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism will discuss, The Challenges of Being Autistic, “Bright and Verbal. *  Embracing The Strengths Of Autism[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 20th, 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 18.[...]

Boston In Person & Virtual Conference, November 20th, 2021, with the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Free and open to the public. Anti-Ableism, Representation, and Accessibility in Arts Education is a professional development opportunity in[...]

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 Event, December 1st, 2021, with Thrive Advocacy, Marlborough, MA. Presented by Thrive Support & Advocacy’s Stacey Forrest. * Participants will learn about what sensory tools are and how they help our bodies. * Training[...]

Webinar, December 2nd, 2021, with UMass Med School. Free. Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative is a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts.  * Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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, 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, 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, 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]