It's been a busy August and we have truly enjoyed seeing so many of our families at various events and programs throughout the month! Our support groups will all be in session this month, with Dad's Group meeting TONIGHT, September 1st from 7-8:30pm at the Morse Institute Library in Natick.
Our popular
SibShop registration is now open and we encourage all siblings, ages 7-12 to try our program. If you are not sure what SibShop is all about, please watch this short
video trailer and call our office with any questions.
If you need anything else -- referrals, advice or just someone to talk with -- we are always available to speak over the phone or in person. Please call 508-652-9900 or email
AutismAlliance@advocates.org to set up a consult.
Your Co-Directors,
Allison Daigle and Pam McKillop
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SIBSHOP
Registration is open!
Calling all brothers and sisters, ages 7 - 12,
that have a sibling
with autism...
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SWIM SESSIONS Ages 4-8
At the Sheraton, Framingham
* One opening remains *
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VIDEO GAMING
A pre-teen social group
Ages 11 - 16 Natick
* One opening remains *
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FRIDAY NIGHTS TOO
A social group program for adults, ages 17-25
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INDIVIDUAL AUTISM FAMILY SUPPORT CLINICS By Appointment
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SOLUTIONS
Free Phone Consultations
with Pam Kaufmann
September & October
You Must Sign Up
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PLANNING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:
A free workshop presented by Commonwealth Financial Group
Thurs, Sept. 29th
7:00 - 9:00pm
The Morse Institute Library, Natick
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FUN, FRIENDS & FAMILY EVENT FOR AGES 16+
Zumba!
Saturday, Sept. 10th
2:00 - 4:00pm in Ashland
* Respite Opportunities Available *
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"A CELEBRATION OF CARING"
WITH PATCH ADAMS
Tuesday, September 27th
12:30 - 3:00pm
The Verve, Crown Plaza Hotel, Natick
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JUST FOR DADS SUPPORT GROUP
A group for fathers raising children on the autism spectrum. Meets the first Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be
(tonight), September 1st, from 7-8:30pm at The Morse Institute Library in Natick, Room 1A. No registration needed - just stop by!
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The next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 14th, from 7:00-8:30pm at The Autism Alliance Office in Framingham, featuring a guest speaker on Person-Centered Planning.
Learn More
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PORTUGUESE SPEAKING FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
The next meeting will be on Monday, September 26th, from 6:30-8:30pm at The Autism Alliance Office in Framingham.
Fall 2016 Dates
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DDS ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
*We urge ALL families to complete this process*
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BOOK REVIEW
The Conscious Parent's Guide to Autism
By Marci Lebowitz, OT.
Reviewed by Linda M. Olsen, M.Ed
Learn More
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The Town of Concord Recreation Department presents SUPER SOCCER STARS SHINE
The Super Soccer Stars Shine Program uses soccer as a vehicle to teach life skills to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities including but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, ADHD & PDD-NOS. To register: www.concordma.gov/recreation or call 978-287-1057.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday, October 30th from 2-4pm
at Energy Fitness & Gymnastics
Open House for Families Raising Multiple Children with Special Needs.
Sponsored by:
Spectrum For Hope Foundation.
Learn More
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DDS Open Enrollment for The Children's Autism Medicaid Waiver will occur OCTOBER 17th - OCTOBER 31st, 2016.
This crucial program allows MassHealth eligible children with autism to access intensive treatments and services in their homes and communities. The program is limited to children between the ages of birth-8 who are MassHealth eligible.
Applications and information on the Waiver will be found on the DDS/Autism division website as the enrollment period draws closer.
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