SPED Child and Teen

Webinar Series, January & February 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Autism 101 provides interactive lesson, question and answer sessions and the opportunity to connect with other families with newly diagnosed children[...]

Deadline – February 18th, 2023, with the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick, MA. For schools and organizations in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut. * The Allison Keller Education Technology Program was created[...]

Virtual Support Group, January – March 2023, with the Aspire Program at Mass General Hospital. Parents and caregivers will learn how to customize a parenting guide (a comprehensive toolbox for home, school, and the community)[...]

Webinar, 30 de janeiro, com a Autism Alliance of Natick, MA.  Famílias de língua portuguesa são convidadas a participar de um grupo de apoio virtual mensal para conhecer novas famílias e compartilhar as alegrias e[...]

Webinar, January 30th, 7 p.m., with the Melrose SEPAC. Free. The Melrose SEPAC has partnered with the Melrose Education Foundation, the Melrose Coalition on Mental Health and Wellness and the Melrose Commission on Disability to[...]

Lexington, MA, January 30th, 2023, with the Lexington Special Education Parent Advisory Council (LexSEPTA). Sarah is an internationally recognized expert on executive function skills and regularly presents seminars and workshops on the programs and strategies[...]

Webinar, February 1st, 2023, with Mass Families. What You Need to Know  -The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region and Federation for Children with Special Needs will provide this live webinar for individuals and[...]

Webinar, February 1st, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. This workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of elementary and middle school age children on the autism spectrum with Asperger or similar[...]

Virtual Event, February 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[...]

Webinar, February 2nd, 2023, with the MGH Aspire Program for Autism in Lexington. Free. This workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of elementary school-aged children with ASD or a similar social profile who are[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, February 4th, 2023. 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, February 6th, 2023, 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, February 6th, 2023, 7 p.m., with the Melrose SEPAC. Free. The Melrose SEPAC has partnered with the Melrose Education Foundation, the Melrose Coalition on Mental Health and Wellness and the Melrose Commission on Disability[...]

Acton, February 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, February 7th, 2023, with the Special Needs Housing and Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Carlos Hernandez, Director of Leased Housing and Admissions at the Brookline Housing Authority will be the speaker. * Carlos is familiar[...]

Webinar, February 7th, 2023, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts. In the course of working to help people overcome environmental challenges, behavior analysts will often work within the framework of multidisciplinary teams. * In[...]

Webinar, February 8th, 2023, with the Brockton Area DDS Citizen Advisory Board  The Brockton Area DDS Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) is sponsoring a free assistive technology webinar for families of individuals 18+. * The presenter[...]

Webinar, February 8th, 2023, with the MGH Aspire Program for Autism in Lexington. This workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of individuals on the autism spectrum with Asperger or similar profiles who are looking[...]

Webinar, February 9th, 2023, with Understanding Our Differences of Newtonville, MA. Free. Hear about how executive function challenges in children – with and without a diagnosed learning disability – look like and foundational strategies * What[...]

Framingham, MA, and Virtual, February 11th – April 23rd, 2023. Free. A Family Leadership Training Series that guides parents and families to imagine better and be effective leaders at the local level and beyond. *[...]

Webinar, February 13th, 2023, with the MGH Aspire Program for Autism in Lexington. This workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of elementary school-aged children with ASD or a similar social profile. Parents and caregivers[...]

Webinar, February 15th,  2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Yamini Howe, Assistant in Pediatrics, MGH Instructor Harvard Medical School, and Michelle Palumbo, Assistant in Pediatrics, Instructor in Pediatrics[...]

Webinar, February 15th, 2023, with the Shrewsbury, MA, SEPAC. From Conflict to Collaboration: A Parenting Framework that Brings Out the Best in You and Your Child. with * About the speaker: Karen Kraut, MPH, GCCP,[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, February 18th, 2023. 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[...]

Holyoke, MA, February 18th – April 29th, 2023. Free. The West Region Family Leadership Training Series guides parents and families to imagine better and be effective leaders at the local level and beyond. * The[...]

Webinar, February 22nd, 2023, with Mass Families. What You Need to Know  -The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region and Federation for Children with Special Needs will provide this live webinar for individuals and[...]

Webinar, Febraayo 22, 2023, Waxaa marti galiyay Mass Families. Shakhsiyaadka iyo qoysaska da’ walba leh. Wax badan ka baro: U-qalmitaanka, Kala-guurka, Is-Hagidda, Taageerada Ootiisamka. Aasaaska DDS: waxaad u baahan tahay inaad ogaato. Waaxda Adeegyada Koriinka[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2023, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester.  Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism and Sensor Processing * Guest speaker Mary Loughlin is parent of two adult with moderately[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2023, with the Needham SEPAC. Children with anxiety, hyperactivity, aggression, and sleep difficulties, particularly those who also have autism, can benefit from psychiatric medications as long as the prescribing doctor understands the[...]

Virtual Event, March 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[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, March 4th, 2023. 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, March 6th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester.  Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * This presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document, its development, the[...]

Acton, March 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[...]

Online, March 8th, 2023, with TechACCESS of RI. Are you working with a nonspeaking child for the first time? Do you have a student using AAC inconsistently or in ineffective ways? * You might be[...]

Webinar, March 13th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Guest speaker Kristin Cariglia, who[...]

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. *[...]

Webinar, March 15th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speaker will be Chris Keary, MD Behavioral Director, Angelman Syndrome Behavioral Clinic Staff Psychiatrist, Lurie Center for Autism, Assistant Program Director, Multidisciplinary[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, March 18th, 2023. 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[...]

Acton, March 18th, 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,[...]

Webinar, March 20th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Parents of children with special[...]

Virtual Meeting, March 20th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis, Needham, Newton, Norfolk,[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Service dogs are trained to help individuals with disabilities with specific tasks or duties. For autistic individuals these may include providing deep pressure[...]

Virtual Conference, March 25th & 26th, 2023, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – Navigating the Public Support Roadmap for Autistic Adults will include live and recorded presentations on public and[...]

Acton, April 1st, 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,[...]

Logan Airport, Boston, April 1st, 2023, 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[...]

Acton, April 4th, 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, April 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[...]

Webinar, April 26th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speaker will be Emily I. Hartnett, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital. About the speaker: Dr. Emily I. Hartnett is a Clinical Psychologist at Massachusetts General[...]

Springfield, MA, with additional Virtual Option, April 27th, 2023, with Autism Connections (Pathlight) of Easthampton & Pittsfield, MA. The 32st Annual Autism Conference is for professionals, families, parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, and exhibitors to[...]

Virtual Conference, Marlborugh, Ma, May 1st & Virtual Session, May 2nd, 2023. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,[...]

Acton, May 2nd, 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, May 4th, 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[...]

Virtual Meeting, May 15th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis, Needham, Newton, Norfolk,[...]

Webinar, May 17th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Nicole Simon, EdM, BCBA, LABA and Lisa Nowinski, PhD. About the speakers: * Nicole Simon has extensive experience designing[...]

May 25th, 2023,  with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council. This event will also include the Boston SPEDPAC’s  Board Elections and General Meeting. The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC)[...]

Acton, June 3rd, 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,[...]

Shirley, Massachusetts, June 4th 2023. Dr. Temple Grandin is a world-renowned adult with autism, autism spokesperson, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, and author of Thinking in Pictures, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, The Way[...]

Acton, June 6th, 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, 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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, 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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]