Online group, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. If your child has Autism and stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder or other mental health conditions, this group may be for you.  * About the Facilitator:[...]

May 31st, 2022, with the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. Special Needs’ Basic Rights & IEP in Chinese with the “Growing together” Virtual Parent Support Group’ Workshop Series. * For parents of children with Autism and other[...]

Webinar, June 2nd, 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[...]

June 2nd, 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[...]

Webinar, June 2nd, 2022, with the Carlisle, MA, SEPAC. Join Beverly Montgomery—a clinician specializing in executive functioning and social communication—in a virtual discussion about how a neurodiversity lens can help parents and the community around them[...]

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[...]

Weymouth, MA, June 7th, 2022, with South Shore Support Services. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) provides supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to enhance opportunities to become fully[...]

Webinar, June 7th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. A rite of passage, bike riding is a path to independence that builds confidence, yet it’s not an activity that comes naturally or at a magical age.[...]

Reading Public Library, June 11th, 2022. This program is designed for children ages 4 – 8 autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, other intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their typically developing peers. * If your[...]

Virtual Event, June 11th, 2022, with Epilepsy New England. Free. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Epilepsy Center partners with Epilepsy Foundation New England to provide epilepsy education in New Hampshire and across northern New England (EFNE). * The Education[...]

Virtual Event, May 18th & June 13th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and the New England ATTC Network. Learn about approaches to support and engage individuals in Dual Recovery. * Each date[...]

Online Conference, June 14th, 2022, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Free. AANE’s Virtual Annual Meeting will feature  A Conversation about Autism and Gender Identity with Dr. Meredith Maroney, PhD, and Nicki Gallop.[...]

Webinar, June 14th, 2022, with the Autism Insurance Resource Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.  Learn: * Not all assets are the same in trusts. * How planning for different stages can help[...]

Webinar, June 15th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts: No matter the age or stage, finding the right supports and services can be confusing and complicated. * This workshop is designed to help you with this[...]

Family Resource Center – Taunton/Attleboro, June 16th, 2022, with the Taunton, MA, SEPAC. Free and open to the public. * The Taunton Special Education Parent Advisory Council welcomes representatives from both DDS (Department of Developmental[...]

Webinar, June 16, 2022, with the May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Join a virtual training that provides families and caregivers with the basics on teaching requests. * Teaching a child functional communication by making requests[...]

Mendon, June 21st, 2022. This special event is only for individuals diagnosed with autism, their families, and others who may benefit from a sensory friendly experience. The zoo will be closed to the public during this[...]

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, June 27th – August 8th, 2022, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts.  The Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) is an intensive training program with 40-54 hours of[...]

Online group, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. If your child has Autism and stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder or other mental health conditions, this group may be for you.  * About the Facilitator:[...]

July 7th, 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[...]

Webinar, July 20th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington.  Join an discussion with Scott McLeod, PhD About the speaker: Dr. McLeod is the Principal Investigator for several studies that are looking at the[...]

Virtual Event, Thursday, July 21, 2022, with the Disability Law Center, Inc. Free. 2022 REV UP MA Conference will highlight barriers to accessible voting in Massachusetts, how to get out the disability vote, and why[...]

August 4th, 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[...]

Webinar, August 17th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington.  Join an discussion with Presenters: Dominica Nichols, PhD, RD, LDN and Sarah Kadzielski, MD. About the speakers: *Dominica Nichols, PhD, RD, LDN is[...]

September 1st, 2022, 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 siblings of youth with Autism[...]

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, September 27th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. This webinar will help parents, caregivers and professionals understand the difference between picky eaters and problem feeders. * Participants will learn the signs of these issues[...]

Acton, MA, October 1st, 2022, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible areas. Meet and play with similar families while the museum[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]