Webinar, September 9, 2020 at 12 pm, with the Massachusetts’ General Hospital’s Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds. Are you wondering how to boost your child’s
Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers
Webinar, August 27th, 2020, 8 p.m., with the Yale Child Study Center. Free. While there are no medications approved to address underlying social communication challenges
Webinar, December 11, 2020, 10 a.m., with the Children’s Trust Fund of Massachusetts. Free. This workshop is part of the Children’s Trust Family Support Training
Virtual Conference September 24th – 26th, 2020, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. A virtual course on the latest information in the fields of psychiatry
Webinar, December 3rd, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A discussion of school reopening is a workshop for
Virtual Viewing, October 8th, 2020, time TBA, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts and Federation for Children. This event is part of PPal’s
Virtual Viewing, September 16, 2020, 6:00 pm, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This event is part of PPal’s support group for parents
Virtual Viewing, August 27th, 2020, 6:00 pm, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League and FCSN of Massachusetts. This event is part of PPal’s support group
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Wenham, MA, October 24th, 2020. In partnership with Kupenda for the children and Waypoint Adventure. Free. In 2016, Kupenda for the Children partnered with Waypoint
Webinar, August 20th, 2020, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is
Webinar, July 22, 2020, with TechACCESS of Rhode Island. Learn the basic features of Proloquo2Go. This training will provide participants with an introduction to Proloquo2Go Version
Webinar, July 29th, 2020, with TechACCESS of Rhode Island. Participants will learn the basics of the highly customizable GoTalk Now AAC app. Some of the
Webinar, August 11th, 2020, with TechACCESS of Rhode Island. Executive functioning defines skills required for everyday life like working memory, flexibility, problem solving, time management
Webinar, July 15th from 7:00 p.m., with Community Autism Resources of Swansea, MA. Join in on the “A Conversation With…” webinar event. Wendy Fournier, President
Virtual Class, July 27th – 30th, with the Carroll Center of Newton, MA. Oh, the Places You’ll Go with Maps is for ages 8 to
Virtual Class, July 13th – 23rd, with the Carroll Center of Newton, MA. Map it Out! is for ages 8 to 12 – 15 with
Webinar, July 23rd, 2020, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is
Webinar, August 26th, 2020, 7:00, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Start your journey with your wonderful, engaging, sometimes quirky child. This two hour
DCU Center,Worcester, MA, July 18th & 19th, 2020. This event has been cancelled, please check with the host’s link below for more information. The
Webinar, August 25, 2020, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Illegible handwriting, also known as dysgraphia, is the primary reason for referrals to therapists practicing in school-based
Webinar, June 27th, with Dr. Matthew Anderson of Harvard Medical School. In this live chat, Dr. Anderson will present his latest research analyzing ASD brain tissues
July 30, 2020, Webinar hosted by Dr. Temple Grandin. Teenage Years (Bullying, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Self-Injurious Behavior & Defiance will be hosted by Dr. Temple
Webinar, September 23rd, 2020, with Satillo Training. Free. This 30 minute session will show you how to use your PRC-Saltillo speech generating device with Alexa. *
Online viewing, June 17, 2020, hosted by the Institute for Human Centered Design of Massachusetts. Valerie Fletcher will interview Judy Heumann, Author of Being Heumann: An
Webinar, June 12th, 2020, with the North River Collaborative of Rockland, MA. Held with Jessica Minehan, co-author of The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to
Webinar, June 17th, 2020, with a social support center in Boxborough, MA. Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile recognized in the United Kingdom, but not
Part 2 of a Virtual Conference, June 27th, 2020, with the International Fragile X Foundation. Part 2’s Theme: Premutation Carrier Issues. This biennial event brings
Part 3 of a Virtual Conference, June 22nd, 2020, with the International Fragile X Foundation. Part 3’s Theme is: Fragile X Research Roundup. This biennial
June 19th – 21st, 2020. Free. Due to COVID-19, the Abilities Expo Boston Event typically held in September will now be a Virtual Event in
Livestream event, June 26th – 28th, 2020, with Michelle Garcia Winner. For professionals, parents and non-professionals. This event includes keynotes and training focusing on cutting-edge
Webinar June 11th, 2020, with Commonwealth Learning Center of Needham and Danvers. Free. During this brave new world of the Covid-19 pandemic, anxiety is on
Malden Senior Community Center, June 6th, 2020. UPDATE. This event is postponed due to COVID-19. Please visit www.mass.gov/event/postponed-11th-annual-asian-american-mental-health-forum-2020-06-06t090000-0400-2020-06 for more information. Free. Pathways to Access
Live on line event, June 9th, 2020, with Autism Sprinter of Massachusetts. Lynn Shebat, is author of the book “Connections: A Journey of Love and
May 22nd, 2020, with the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network of Framingham, MA. A video series in honor of children’s mental health for Mental
June 9th, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs. The presenters will be Presenters: Renée Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Stephanie Monaghan-Blout, Psy.D., Director
May 20th, 2020 with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Open discussion will feature Dr. Ann Neumeyer, Medical Director of the Lurie Center for Autism
May 16th, 2020, On-Line Self Defense Class with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. Free. Learn skills to help manage your stress and strong emotions, how
On-line Training, May 13th, 2020, with the Professional Training Institute of Needham, MA. This is training for education professionals. Designed for teachers who have completed
On-line Training, May 27th, 2020, with the Professional Training Institute of Needham, MA. This is training for education professionals. Designed for teachers who have completed
Webinar, April 30th, 2020, 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. with a Boxborough, MA, social/emotional learning support center. Free. A workshop focused on potential challenges that a
May 14th, 2020, 3:30 p.m. EST, with RESEARCHILD of Lexington, MA. Free. Teachers, parents, and students need executive function strategies as everyone is quickly adjusting
April 9th, 2020, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Part of the Massachusetts General Hospital’s Practical Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Kids at Home ASPIRE Program webinar series.
June 9th, 2020, State House, Boston. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE MDSC TOO SEE IF THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. Free and open to the public
Rockland, MA, March 5th, 2020. Open to the public. Presented by the Rockland SEPAC. Anne Tucker Roberts, author of “Five Courageous Mothers” aims to give
Bristol, CT, June 28th, 2020. UPDATE – this event is postponed due to COVID-19. Please check the host link below for more information. The park
Newton, March 22nd, 2020, 12-2 p.m. The JCC offers multiple camps options for children, three of which serve children with special needs: Camp Grossman, Camp
Concord Conservatory of Music, Concord, MA, Feb 29 2020. Grammy nominee Brady Rymer will perform a sensory-friendly concert inspired by his work with children on
Tufts Pediatric Dental Clinic, Boston, MA, February 15th, 2020. Free but appointments are required. Created to introduce children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 3 –
Fenway Park, Boston, April 4th, 2020. The Red Sox Autism Awareness Day extends a special welcome to individuals and families affected by autism across New
Webinar January 14th, 2021, with Commonwealth Learning Center of Needham and Danvers. Free. Remote learning has its ups and downs. It can rely on students
Woburn, MA, January 6th, 2020. Free Seminar Series for Parents Who May Have a Child with a Disability. How to Teach your Child Good Sleeping
Burlington, MA, March 13th & 14th, 2020. UPDATE: Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, this event is cancelled and will be rescheduled for later in 2020.
December 4th, 2019. New Hampshire locations – Manchester, Nashua & Pelham. Not disability specific. Please contact the theaters directly for more information on the family
Boston College Chestnut Hill Campus, November 8th, 2019. Spirituality is often unrecognized and unaddressed as a dimension of care, support, and quality of life in
Boston, MA, with the Boston Children’s Museum. Join in for excerpts from Abilities Dance Boston’s “The Banned Ballet” come to life! Abilities Dance Boston will
Watham, MA, November 14th, 2019. Hosted by the Waltha Partnership for Youth. Free and open to the public. The documentary Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety is
Plymouth, MA, November 14th, 2019. Free admission. Screenagers The Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience is about helping young people thrive in our screen
Arlington, MA, November 5th, 2019. The Arc of Massachusetts is cosponsoring a screening of the documentary Invaluable: The Unrecognized Profession of Direct Support. This film explores the
Belmont Library Assembly Room, Belmont, MA, October 27th, 2019. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month – this event is for families of students with identified Dyslexia
Cambridge, MA, November 19th, 2019. This genetics conference, Your DNA: A 21st Century User’s Guide, How You and Your Physician Can Harness New Technology for
Boston, Charles Playhouse, October 19th, 2019. This autism-friendly performance is suitable for individuals and families affected by autism and other sensory-related issues. Slight modifications will
UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT, October 26th, 2019. Changing Behaviors and Optimizing Learning Through Integrated Interventions is for families, educators, therapists, and providers who care for
Northeastern University, Boston, October 5th, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. , 2019. All families of children with cerebral palsy are invited to hear Dr. Andy
Lunenburg Middle-High School Auditorium, September 24th, 2019. Resilience: The Biology Of Stress & The Science Of Hope is a documentary that chronicles the emergence of
Cambridge, MA, September 12th, 2019. Celebrating the use of opera and art to address mental health stigma, with a talk by opera composer Dr. Kenneth
Needham, MA, August 30th, 2023. Free. From fuzzy bunnies to gentle goats, it’s time for an evening filled with delightful creatures and fun activities. Join
Somerville Theatre, April 10th, 2018. A film about a young man with autism and his path to adulthood. There will be a discussion to follow the
Charles River Center, Needham, MA, May 10th, 2019. Dr. Stephen Shore, an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University and author of Understanding Autism
Providence, RI, May 19th, 2019. The Down Syndrome Society of RI, Inc will celebrate Mothers Day by hosting a Mother’s Day “T” in support of
Westborough, MA, May 2nd, 2019. Patricia Lemer, author of Outsmarting Autism, will discuss ways to build healthy foundations, autism identification, treatment, and prevention from pre-conception
Lexington, MA, April 28th, 2019. This inclusive event is for teens and adults with different abilities is to celebrate in Israel Independence Day (K’sharim Yom
Larcom Theatre in Beverly, May 10th, 2019. These Massachusetts’ natives hail from the towns of Salem, Beverly, Newburyport, and Rockport are the first comedy troupe
Chicopee, April 7th, 2019. The parents of a boy on the autism spectrum form a competitive swim team, recruiting diverse teens on the spectrum and
Providence, RI, April 10th, 2019. Free. The movie’s story line – Yoni’s Bar Mitzvah approaches but his family disintegrates as his parents prepare to separate.
Newton, MA, March 30th, 2019. Friendships, dating, and relationships can be challenging, and for those with an Asperger/autism or related profile it can even be more
Douglas, MA, signups for Fall 2019 are now through August 1, 2019. The Central Massachusetts Pop Warner League is for any individual with disabilities, between the
Lynch Elementary School, Winchester Town Common, April 2nd, 2019. The Winchester Disability Access Commission hosts this event to promote and celebrate autistic people as family members,
New Haven, CT, March 23rd, 2019. The Autism Services and Resources Connecticut Autism conference will feature John Elder Robison, an autistic adult who grew up undiagnosed
Lynnfield, MA, March 20th, 2019. Carrie Cariello, author of What Color is Monday, How Autism Changed Our Family for the Better and Someone I’m With Has
Framingham, March 28th, 2019. Free. Michael Delman, author of Your Kid’s Gonna be Okay: Building the Executive Function Skills your Child needs in the Age of
Stow, MA, March 3rd, 2019. Deb Vlock, author of Parenting Children With Mental Health Challenges: A Guide To Life With Emotionally Complex Kids, will bring her
Harvard Law School in Cambridge, MA, Feburary 19th, 2019. Ari Ne’eman, Co-Founder Of The Autistic Self Advocacy Network, will discuss his upcoming book Clifford Beers And The
Sharon, February 5th, 2019. How Executive Function Skills Create Successful Students will feature Dr. Peg Dawson, co-author of the book: Smart, but Scattered . Dr. Dawson will share
Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA, January 20th, 2019. The Belmont World Film is co-presenting three films with the ReelAbilities Boston Disabilities Film Festival at their Annual
Springfield, March 5th, 2019. Free. Autism Uncensored: Pulling Back the Curtain is the true story of the successful inclusion of an “unrecovered” child with autism in
Lexington, MA, January 17th, 2019. Photojournalist Dan Habib’s award-winning documentary film, Including Samuel, is about his son Samuel, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. It chronicles the
Cambridge, December 4th, 2018. What I Have Learned About Resilience And Recovery – A Mental Health Journey from Despair to Recovery to Determination, will feature Pete Earley,
Cambridge, November 14th, 2018. Private screening and panel discussion for those affected with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism is
October 27th, 2018. Braintree, Burlington, Dartmouth, Framingham, Methuen, and Tyngsboro. Theater Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have their lights
October 23rd, 2018. Braintree, Burlington, Dartmouth, Framingham, Methuen, and Tyngsboro. Theater Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have their lights
November 24th, 2018. Braintree, Burlington, Dartmouth, Framingham, Methuen, and Tyngsboro.Theater Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have
Natick, MA, October 10th, 2018. This “Parenting from the Inside Out”workshop speaker will be Jess Wilson, author of the popular blog and discussion forum, Diary
Needham, September 20th, 2018. Free. Explore the specific steps students should take to efficiently and effectively prepare themselves for these exams. Review the role they play
Westwood, September 12th, 2018. Start the year out right with homework, routines and expectations by attending a presentation by Charlie Appelstein, author No Such Thing As a Bad
For Massachusetts’ families that have two or more children diagnosed with a disability. Application process closes September 14th, 2018. Spectrum for Hope is a Peabody,
Moakley Park in South Boston, August 16th, 2018. Paralympic gold medalist and Boston Marathon winner Tatyana McFadden will lead a wheelchair racing clinic, autograph copies of
Kendall Square, August 3 & 4, 2018. Far From the Tree, is the upcoming documentary based on the bestselling book by author Andrew Solomon. The screening
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