Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups
Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...
“Path to Healing” Peer Group led by Sexual Assault Survivors with Disabilities
The Fourth Tuesday of Each Month, with the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission. An independent state agency, the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) protects adults with disabilities ages 18 through 59 from abuse or neglect...
Healthy Relationships Program for Autistic Adults Ages 18+
Taunton, MA, June 25th – August 20th, 2026, with Community Autism Resources. The Healthy Relationships program is designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment.The...
Black Autism Coalition Support Groups
Virtual Groups, every 2nd and fourth Saturday of each month. With the Black Parent Autism Coalition in Fitchburg, MA. You are not alone. A safe, supportive space for parents and caregivers of autistic children and...
“I’ve Been There” Series – Conversations About the Transition to Adult Life
Webinars with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Last Tuesday of each month through June 2026: June 30. I’ve Been There is a free virtual series where two young adults with disabilities...
Ask The Advocates! Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins
Virtual, with the Arc of Bristol County, the first Wednesday of each month. Ask The Advocates!Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins. Do you have questions about the special education process? Wondering how to request evaluations from your student’s...
Navigating Transition Workshop Series
Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Autism Welcoming Drop In Groups for All Ages: Natick Mall
Natick Mall, MA, Mondays, July 6th – August 17th, 2026 ,with the Autism Alliance in Metrowest. Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Autism Welcoming Center, Natick Mall, 2nd Floor. A drop-in, parent-supervised program for autistic children, teens,...
Inclusive Healthy Relationships For Men & Women
Salem, MA, July 8th – 29th, 2026, with Triangle, Inc. Disability Services. Triangle Abuse Prevention & Safety (TAPS) for Heathy Relationships for Men & Women. This is a 4-part series is specifically for people served...
Disability Law Center Community Conversations
Virtual, July 8th, 2026. Each year, DLC asks the disability community about the legal issues that matter most. They want to hear your concerns and work together to create positive change. Boston – Wednesday, June...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 11th 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,...
“Catatonia” From Diagnosis to Treatment Options & Prognosis
Webinar, July 15th, 2026, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The Coffee Convo presentation series is presented by the Lurie Center for Autism. Coffee Convo presentations are offered monthly. All events are conducted...
Finding the Funny in Frustrating
Webinar, July 16th, 2026, with Autism Navigation Solutions in Stoughton. Part of their Caregiver Connection Series 2026 Webinar series. If you are caregiver to someone with autism, living in constant “What do I do next?”...
BIPoC Eating Disorders Conference
Virtual Event, July 16th – 18th, 2026, with the Multi Service Eating Disorders Association in Newton, MA. A 3-day virtual conference for those working in the field of eating disorders. MEDA’s Conference 2026 provides training...
Innovation Forum: “After I’m Gone”
Webinar, July 21st, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. This webinar will discuss adults with autism or other disabilities with developmental disabilities only and their families. The session will include a panel and a discussion on...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, July 28th, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, August 1st, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
Autism Across the Lifespan: Deepening Your Professional Competency Conference
Virtual Conference with the Autism Program at the Boston Medical Center, August 5th, 2026. Join the Autism Program at Boston Medical Center for a day of learning about strategies and resources to best support autistic...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Sensory-Friendly Picnic: Douglas
Douglas, MA, August 15th, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Picnic at the Park in Douglas, MA. The 4th Annual Sensory‑Friendly Community Event, hosted by Picnic at the Park Douglas, a local nonprofit dedicated...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 18th, 2026. 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....
College Preparedness for Autistic Individuals
Webinar, August 19th, 2026, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year. All events are free and open to the...
Holding on to Faith When it Feels Impossible
Webinar, August 20th, 2026, with Autism Navigation Solutions in Stoughton. Part of their Caregiver Connection Series 2026 Webinar series. If you are caregiver to someone with autism, living in constant “What do I do next?”...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 5, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall, select afternoons, 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected*...
Supporting Suicide Prevention in the Autistic Community
Webinar, September 17th, 2026, with the Associaton for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This session will cover recent research advances related to suicide prevention for the Autistic community from studies conducted in partnership with...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 19th,2026. 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. Students...
Especially for Me Sensory-Friendly Museum Evening for Adults 18+
Acton, MA, September 19th, 2026, 5 – 8 pm. A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers.* Enjoy a...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Epilepsy Teen Advocacy Program: Sturbridge
Sturbrige, MA, October 2 – 4th, 2026, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. Are you or do you know a teen that loves to advocate for epilepsy. Jointhe Epilepsy Foundation New England for an intensive weekend...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 3rd, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,...
Sensory Day at the Topsfield Fair
Topsfield, MA, October 6th, 2026. An opportunity for a more sensory sensitive experience to the Topsfield Fair for families who have family members with autism or sensory processing disorders.* Vendors will have no flashing lights,...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall, select afternoons, 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected*...
Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future
University of Massachusetts Lowell, October 6th, 2026. The University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Education Fall Symposium is Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Deputy Commissioner Curtin, Department of Elementary and...
Especially for MeAutism Friendly Evening at the Museum: Acton
Acton, MA, October 10th, 2026, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free evening for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and universally-designed museum...
Temple Grandin Event: Norwood
Norwood, MA, October 16th, 2026, with the League School of Wapole. Dr. Temple Grandin is a leading autism advocate and revolutionary animal scientist who shares her unique visual thinking to explain autism. Dr. Temple Grandin...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 17th, 2026. 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....
Berkshire County Special Needs Community Conference
Pittsfield, MA, October 21st, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Whether you’re a parent, educator, healthcare provider, employer, neighbor, friend, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this conference may be for you. Have you...
Transition Conference: The Transition Journey
Framingham, MA, October 24th, 2026. The Arc of Massachusetts 2026 Transition Conference theme is Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. This full‑day conference is designed for families of children with intellectual and...
Massachusetts Association For the Education of Young Children Conference
Holyoke, MA, October 24th, 2026. 2026 Theme – The Joy in the Journey: Recharging Our Passion for Play and Nurturing Self-Care. The Massachusetts Association is partnering with their colleagues at the Western Massachusetts Professional Development...
Providers’ Council of Massachusetts Annual Conference
Boston, MA, October 26th, 2026. The Providers’ Council is the largest statewide membership association for community-based organizations providing social, rehabilitation, education and health care services.2026 Theme: Unshaken in Purpose.• Celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the...
“Sensory-Friendly” Halloween Evening for All Ages & Abilities: Acton
Acton, MA, October 30th, 2026, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free Halloween event for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy a fun, friendly...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall, select afternoons, 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected*...
International Mental Health Conference: Boston
In Boston with Virtual Option, November 21 & 22, 2026. Mental Health Conference 2026 — a hybrid international conference inviting mental health professionals, researchers, teachers, and campaigners worldwide.Theme: Next-Generation Mental Health: Integrating AI, Genomics &...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall, select afternoons, 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected*...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
New England Epilepsy Convention
Cambridge, MA, February 5th – 7th, 2027, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. This annual patient and caregiver conference will span the course of three full days including educational seminars, partners and resources in an expo...
