Special-Needs Sibling, Family Support Events in Massachusetts

Webinar, May 3rd, 2022, with Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital. The School Discipline Fix Book Club is a free book club with three separate sessions to discuss The School Discipline Fix by Stuart Ablon and[...]

Virtual Event, May 4th, 2022, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. For moms of children with Down syndrome 0-18 months old. This is an invitation only group. * Priority will be given to moms who have[...]

Webinar, May 5th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center in Bridgewater, MA.  The speaker will be Dr. Elizabeth Englander, Executive Director, Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University. * In 2022, educators everywhere[...]

Webinar, May 10th, 2022, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. In this webinar, Dr. Jillian Baker will share her professional insights and personal experience with infertility and[...]

Virtual Event, May 18, 2022, with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. For siblings 12 & Under and Caregivers.  Help the MSSN design programming for young siblings by providing your feedback and ideas. Young Siblings of[...]

Webinar, May 26th, 2022, 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? * The 90-minute Seizure First Aid[...]

Virtual Events, throughout 2024 & 2025, on the second Tuesday of each month, with the  Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages 13-22 with disabilities[...]

Virtual Event, June 1st, 2022, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. For moms of children with Down syndrome 0-18 months old. This is an invitation only group. * Priority will be given to moms who have[...]

Webinar, June 4th, 2022, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress and the 3-21 Foundation of Burlington, MA. The 3-21 Foundation’s mission is to promote advances in education and cognition for people with Down syndrome so[...]

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 Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital. The School Discipline Fix Book Club is a free book club with three separate sessions to discuss The School Discipline Fix by Stuart Ablon and[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Virtual Events, throughout 2024 & 2025, on the second Tuesday of each month, with the  Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages 13-22 with disabilities[...]

Online group for Western Mass Families, through December 2022. This group is designed for moms /women caregivers/ grandmothers who are looking for Christian-based support for loved ones of all disabilities. * This group will be considered[...]

Virtual Event, July 6th, 2022, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. For moms of children with Down syndrome 0-18 months old. This is an invitation only group. * Priority will be given to moms who have[...]

Webinar, July 7th, 2022.  Part of the Arc of Massachusetts  “Latest Policies & Departmental News” Webinars. *With Arc of Massachusetts Director of Government Affairs Maura Sullivan. Join Maura for updates on the latest policies and[...]

Webinar, July 8th, 2022, with the League School of Greater Boston. Free and open to the public. Presenter Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., PCC, will introduce the tools and demonstrate the coaching processes parents and professionals need to[...]

Webinar, July 14th, 2022, with a Family Support Agency in Massachusetts. This workshop is designed for social workers, advocates, mental health providers, ABA therapists, behaviorists, and other professionals who want to enhance their understanding of[...]

Needham, MA, July 20th, 2022. Free. Hear about local resources for families, and the services that the host of the event offers to support those with Autism Spectrum Disorders. * There will be activities and crafts[...]

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[...]

Webinar, July 27th, 2022, with the Waltham Coalition for Advancing Black Youth Mental Health and Families for Depression Awareness (Waltham) are hosting this event for Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. * Are you the parent[...]

Holyoke, MA, August 10th, 2022, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This parent/caregiver group is in-person with refreshments. Please note that childcare will not be available during this group. * The Support Group is facilitated[...]

Virtual Classes, September 10th– November 5th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Learn the ins-and-outs of Special Education from experts through this online learning course. This course has been used[...]

In person Groups, every Tuesday in Winchendon, 5 p.m., with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. * For families in the Winchendon area communities. * Do you have a plan for when and if a[...]

Webinar, September 15th, 2022, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. This program is intended for parents, caregivers, family members, youth workers, and caring adults interested in learning[...]

Webinar, September 15th, 2022, with the Northeast Regional Consultation Program in Andover / Lawrence, MA. Two Child Life Specialists, Shelby Johnson, MS, CCLS, DS & Cara McAuliffe, MS, CLS, DS, will use child development to[...]

In person Groups, Fall & Winter, 2022, every Friday in Lynn, MA, 6:30 p.m., with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. * For families in the Winchendon area communities. * Do you have a plan[...]

Boston, State House, September 21st, 2022. The special education community in Massachusetts is gathering to celebrate 50 years of the Commonwealth’s ground-breaking special education law c.766. * They invite you to come hear from special education[...]

Virtual Group, October 1st, 2022, 10 a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress office. For families of children with Down syndrome up to their fourth birthday, as well as expectant families, are invited to join[...]

Walpole, MA, in person event and also available by webinar, October 3rd, 2022, with the League School of Walpole, MA. Free and open to the public. Develop a foundational understanding of the core concepts of[...]

Registration closes on October 3rd, 2022, for this webinar series with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The MDSC is collaborating with Novak Education for a 6 week mini course on Universal Design for Learning (UDL).[...]

Webinar, October 6, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Connecting Families event presented by Paul Easton, OCR Supervisory Attorney, Program Manager. Conectando famílias, 连接家庭, Konekte Fanmi yo, Kết nối gia đình. * This workshop defines school[...]

Webinar, October 6th, 2022, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. In this webinar, Philip Wang, MD, and Maureen Clark, PhD, LICSW, will discuss how to differentiate between[...]

Webinar, October 18th, 2022, with the Birchtree Center NonProfit of Portsmouth. Free. Join a brief presentation / Q&A focused on helping your child with autism &related disabilities to settle back into school this fall. *[...]

Webinar, October 25, 2022, with the International Dyslexia Association, Massachusetts Branch. Students with dyslexia often face feelings of stress and anxiety in academic and social situations. These feelings reduce students’ ability to learn. * In[...]

Webinar, October 25th, with Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN). This support is offered across the sibling’s lifespan and includes providing information and education, creating welcoming communities for siblings, and improving access to sibling services. * The Sibling[...]

Sturbridge, MA, October 28th, 2022, with the Mass Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. Free. The DESE is hosting their first-ever in-person family engagement event Better Together: Strengthening Family School Partnership . Pre-registration is now[...]

Webinar, October 29th, 2022, with the Wheeler School in Providence, RI. Open to the public. With local expert and speaker Sarah Ward, at The Hamilton Institute’s 1st Annual Learning Differences Seminar Series. * This event[...]

Virtual Conference, November 5th, 2022, 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. The 2022 conference theme[...]

Webinar, lunes, 7 de noviembre, 2022, 6PM – 8PM con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts.  Gratis para padres y cuidadores. Las reuniones estatales de PPAL están destinadas ÚNICAMENTE a padres/cuidadores/miembros de la familia/socios familiares de[...]

Webinar, November 8th, 2022, with the Parent Professional Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. This meeting is for parents, caregivers, family members, family partners, and peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health[...]

Webinar, November 9th, 2022, 6:30 p.m., with the Shrewsbury Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).  Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for[...]

Webinar, November 9th, 2022, in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region. See below for flyers in all three languages. DDS 101 is a presentation on who they are,[...]

Holyoke, MA and Virtual, Fall 2022. Spanish-speaking parents/caregivers of children with special needs are invited to participate in Supporting Families Raising Bilingual Children. This program takes place once a month on Zoom and at the[...]

Virtual Conference & Exhibitor Fair, November 15th, 2022, 8 am – 4 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Recruitment, Training, and Support Center for Special Education Surrogate Parents. * This annual event provides an opportunity for Special[...]

Webinar, November 17th, 2022, with the Asperger / Autism Network in Watertown, MA. Free. Asperger/Autism 102: What’s Next? – A Workshop for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children/Teens/Young Adults (through age 22). * Families are often unsure[...]

Webinar, December 8th, 2022, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. This two-hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child/teen/young adult, up to 22, on the autism spectrum. *[...]

Holyoke, MA and Virtual, Fall 2022. Spanish-speaking parents/caregivers of children with special needs are invited to participate in Supporting Families Raising Bilingual Children. This program takes place once a month on Zoom and at the[...]

Webinar, miercoles, 21 diciembre, 2022, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts.  Gratis para padres y cuidadores. Las reuniones estatales de PPAL están destinadas ÚNICAMENTE a padres/cuidadores/miembros de la familia/socios familiares de niños con necesidades de[...]

Virtual Events, January 3rd, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of Watertown, MA. This open group meets on the first Tuesday of the month and provides support to family members of individuals with an[...]

Virtual Group, January 5th, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Virtual Group, el 25 de agusto, 2022, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Gratis. El grupo se reúne el[...]

Webinar, January 10th, 2023, with The Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Family Training Workshop – Is planning your family’s financial future one of your New Year’s Resolutions?Presented by Tom Sannicandro, JD, PhD. Tom has[...]

Webinar, January 24th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection between[...]

Virtual Group, January 26th, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Virtual Group, el 26 de enero, 2022, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Gratis. El grupo se reúne el[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Metrowest, MA, communities,January 28th – March 18th, 2023, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions,[...]

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 Series for Families in the Lowell, MA, communities, February 2nd – March 23rd, 2023, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Lowell, MA, communities, February 9th – March 23rd, 2023, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health[...]

Online, February 15th, 2023, with MassFamilies. Join Mass Families for a virtual event in honor of Black History Month with a panel discussion led by members of the Black Disability Community. * The panel will[...]

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,[...]

Webinar, February 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

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[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

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[...]

Webinar, March 9th, 2023, with the The Arc of Bristol County and Taunton SEPAC. Free and open to the public. Join members of the Taunton Special Education Parent Advisory Council as we welcome an educational[...]

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[...]

Virtual Event, March 13th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’s (MDSC) support group for family members who have a loved one with Down syndrome and a mental health diagnosis.[...]

Webinar, March 14th, 2023, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Attorneys Karen Mariscal and Meredith Greene will be discussing ABLE accounts, including what they can do for you, and the nuts and[...]

Webinar, March 16, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2023, with the Leominster Public Library: Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, and other interested Adults are invited to join a workshop with Shannon LeClair. * This presentation will discuss the who, what, where, and[...]

Webinar, March 23rd, 2023, with the Sudbury SEPACs. Cara Cohen, an experienced advocate helping families receive the the extra help and resources their children need, will lead a discussion on collaboration in the IEP process.[...]

Virtual Conference, March 24th & 25th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. This fully virtual conference will feature live Interactive Workshops, Specialty Workshops, and a Self-Advocate Track. The 2023 theme is “Reach”. “Join us[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

UMass iHub (Haverhill Campus), March 28th, 2023. An In-Person event with The Greater Haverhill System Of Care Community Resource Fair. The Systems of Care Committee supports the Community Service Agency (CSA) to establish and sustain[...]

Billerica, MA, April 3rd, 2023. 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[...]

Sudbury, MA, April 5th, 2023. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is hosted by the SUDBURY SEPAC, and is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected[...]

Lexington, MA, April 5th – 26th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts will be offering a three-session workshop on Future Planning and Developing a Letter of Intent for Aging Caregivers of[...]

Virtual Conference, April 8 & 9, 2023, with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham, MA. The Center for Trauma and Embodiment’s annual conference presents, yoga, movement, mental health facilitators delivering compelling keynotes, movement breaks, and[...]

Webinar, April 12th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Worcester, MA, April 15th, 2023 – Spring Fling Dance. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families to their Spring Fling Dance. Grandparents and siblings welcome. * This group[...]

Virtual Group, April 20tj, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Virtual Group, el20 de abril, 2023, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Gratis. El grupo se reúne el primer[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Webinar, April 25th, 2023, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. In this webinar, Deborah Vinall, LMFT, Psy-D, defines trauma and discusses its impact on long-term wellness. * She[...]

Virtual Q&A, April 26th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchage. Nearly 20% of waiting children registered with MARE are diagnosed with autism, and these children wait significantly longer for permanency. MARE believes that they[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Webinar, May 4th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Are you interested in being a Special Education Decision-Maker for students in your community? * Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate[...]

Reading, MA, Postponed. The Reading SEPAC will reschedule this event in the near future.  Presenter: Lynn Lyons will discuss “Helping Your Family’s Emotional Health: Practical Skills and Solutions for Managing Anxiety, Enhancing Flexibility, and Creating[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2023, with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens’ Advisory Board.  Speaker Katherine Anderson is a veteran special educator and author who writes and speaks on the[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

State House, Boston, May 23rd, 2023, from 10 am – 12 pm. Hosted by MCDHH Statewide Advisory Council (Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing0. * A gathering of Statewide Advisory Council members,[...]

Springfield, MA, May 23rd – June 21st, 2023.  The Springfield JCC’s Kehillah Department is partnering with Bay Path University and students in the Master’s of Occupational Therapy Department to offer new groups for Western Massachusetts’[...]

El miércoles, 27 de Septiembre 2023, con MassFamilies. Celebremos Nuestras Raices, Nuestra Herencia/Embracing Intersectionality: A Conversation about Race Disability. Abrazando la interseccionalidad:una conversación sobre la raza y la discapacidad. Este evento será en español con[...]

Online, May 24th, 2023, with MassFamilies. Join Mass Families for a virtual event in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a panel discussion led by members of the Asian Disability Community.[...]

Webinar, May 25th, 2023, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. Hear Jenny Woodworth, LISW, define boundaries as they relate to familial relationships. *Participants will learn why boundaries[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Virtual Group, June 1st, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Virtual Group, el 1 de junio, 2023, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Gratis. El grupo se reúne el[...]

Webinar, June 12th, 2023, with the Northeast Family Leadership Program of  Massachusetts. How organizing can help you be the best advocate for your child. * Creating a digital binder enables you to access information at[...]

Webinar, June 13th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPal Parent Network Socials Statewide meetings are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing up, please[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Mattaposiett, MA, June 24th, 2023, with the Northeast Family Leadership Program of  Massachusetts. A Compassion Fatigue workshop for parents and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities, chronic illness, or mental health challenges. * It can[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Brighton, MA, July 8th – August 5th, 2023, with Deaf Inc., of Massachusetts. The Deaf Inc., Summer 2023 Semester is adding a new class: In-Person ASL 1 Class every Saturday from July 8 to Aug[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

In English and Spanish, Virtual and in Person/Peabody, MA, with Bridgewell Family Support Center. This support group is a safe space designed for caregivers of individuals with disabilities to come together as a group and share[...]

Online, through September 1st 2023, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Virtual and in person options. An intensive training program designed to provide families and professionals with a[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, July 20th, 6 pm, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of children who are in Middle School and High School. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitator and program director Nancy Lucier. * The[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Boston, August 20th, 2023.  A special performance benefitting the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and in partnership with Rodman for Kids. Slight modifications will be made to the Blue Man Group performance including reduced sound[...]

Webinar, August 23rd, 2023, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. Free. For parents, caregivers, educators, and community members of all ages. Parent coach and author Caroline Maguire, will share “social sleuthing” strategies and tools to help[...]

Webinar, August 24th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Dr. Michelle Palumbo and Dr. Robyn Thom from the Lurie Center at Massachusetts General Hospital will present on depression in Down syndrome. * What are the[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Webinar, September 19th, 2023, with Commonwealth Autism Services of Plainville, MA. Home Safety 101 Training equips parents with fundamental knowledge and practical tips to create a safer home environment for their children. * This training[...]

Taunton, MA, September 22nd, 2023, with the Taunton SEPAC and the Family Resource Center – Taunton/Attleboro. Free and open to the Public. This IEP Basics Workshop will help families understand the IEP process and both[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Webinar, October 4th, 2023, with the MassPac at the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Attention Current MassPAC Members – MassPAC will be hosting a new SEPAC Officer Orientation on Wed., Oct. 4th at 7PM on[...]

Webinar, October 4th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Parent programs are designed for parents and caregivers of individuals with ASD (an Asperger profile) or a related social profile. * Parent participants[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2023, with the Arlington, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility  presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document,[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents / caregivers / family members / family partners of children[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

Haverhill High School Library, Haverhill, MA, October 16th, 2023, with the Haverhill, SEPAC, 6:30 p.m. For seasoned parents, this is an opportunity to brush up on your knowledge of basic rights. Families that are new to[...]

Webinar, October 18th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Parent programs are designed for parents and caregivers of individuals with ASD (an Asperger profile) or a related social profile. * Parent participants[...]

Webinar, October 18th, 2023, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. In this webinar, Bruce Cohen, MD, PhD, will discuss the role of genetics in mental health and[...]

Webinar, October 19th, 2023, with Wakefield Public Schools Parent University. Guest Speaker Dr. Nadine Gaab is an associate professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She will review typical and atypical reading[...]

Webinar, October 21st, 2023, with Boston Children’s Hospital. Join the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Boston Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Program’s Sign Language Workshop – Tiny Signs, Big Connection. * A baby sign language workshop for newer parents. * This workshop[...]

Webinar, October 25th, 2023, with the Boston Ability Centner. Free. For families and providers in the community. Hear from Speeach Language Pathologists to learn about AAC. * This 90-minute presentation and Q and A will[...]

Webinar, October 25th, 2023, with the Northboro/Southboro SEPAC. Bullying: What Parents Need to Know. Workshop topics include: the school’s legal obligations to prevent bullying, strategies and tools for dealing with bullying, and how to address bullying[...]

Webinar, October 26th, 2023, with the Quincy, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Join Quincy SEPAC for a Free Virtual Presentation from Family TIES, which is a parent-to-parent program with the Federation for Children with Special[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Webinar, November 1st, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Parent programs are designed for parents and caregivers of individuals with ASD (an Asperger profile) or a related social profile. * Parent participants[...]

Dorchester, MA, November 4th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Explore various aspects of diverse cultures, such as food, music, dancing, and art. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 4th, 2023, from[...]

Webinars, English- November 7th, Spanish – November 9th, 2023. Part of the freewebinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, and MassFamilies. * The series is free, but[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

Concord, NH, November 8th, 2023 with the Coalition of Caring. 17th Annual Statewide Caregiver’s Conference. Free. An Online Listening and Learning Series, “Embracing and Overcoming Caregiver Compassion Fatigue”. * The coalition was created in October of[...]

Webinar, November 13th, 2023, with the The Arc of Bristol County Family Support Center . Hear Patricia Menzel, a “Happy Square Peg,” with an enlightening and personal look at living with an autism spectrum disorder[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Somerville, MA, November 14th, 2023. 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, November 15th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Parent programs are designed for parents and caregivers of individuals with ASD (an Asperger profile) or a related social profile. * Parent participants[...]

Location TBA, November  21st, 2024, with the Boston Public Schools SPEDPac. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (Boston SPEDPac) and the Office of Special Education at[...]

Newburyport, MA, November 17th, 2023. 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, November 26th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. In Memory of Harris Wolobah. An Online Parent Information Session on the Dangers of Social Media to Teens with Autism. * Join HMEA in[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Application Deadline is December 1st, 2023. Live Virtual Training and in person, January 6th – March 2nd, 2024, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The PCTI program is an intensive training[...]

Webinars, English- December 5th, Spanish – December 7th, 2023. Part of the free webinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, and MassFamilies. The series is free, but[...]

Webinar, December 7th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts Senior Director of Government Affairs and Health Policy Maura Sullivan. Have you been thinking about getting involved in advocacy on a state and federal level, in order[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

Haverhill High School Library, Haverhill, MA, December 11th, 2o23, with the Haverhill, SEPAC. Join the Haverhill SEPAC and Deborah Ibanez, M.Ed., CAGS, Executive Director of Student Support Services for Haverhill Public School Special Educatio Department[...]