September 2016
SEPTEMBER NEWS

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
PROGRAMS
SIBSHOP
Registration is open!
Calling all brothers and sisters, ages 7 - 12,
that have a sibling
with autism... 
SWIM SESSIONS
Ages 4-8 
At the Sheraton, Framingham
* One opening remains *
VIDEO GAMING
A pre-teen social group
Ages 11 - 16
Natick
* One opening remains * 
FRIDAY NIGHTS TOO
A social group program for adults, ages 17-25
Ashland 

 
 
INDIVIDUAL AUTISM FAMILY SUPPORT CLINICS 
By Appointment
 
  

SOLUTIONS     
Free Phone Consultations
with Pam Kaufmann
September & October
You Must Sign Up
EVENTS
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
  
  
FUN, FRIENDS & FAMILY EVENT FOR AGES 16+ 
Zumba! 
Saturday, Sept. 10th 
2:00 - 4:00pm in Ashland 
* Respite Opportunities Available * 
  
  
"A CELEBRATION OF CARING" 
WITH PATCH ADAMS 
Tuesday, September 27th 
12:30 - 3:00pm
The Verve, Crown Plaza Hotel, Natick 
  
  
SUPPORT GROUPS
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!
 
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP 
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 

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 

RESOURCES
DDS ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION 
*We urge ALL families to complete this process* 

BOOK REVIEW


The Conscious Parent's Guide  to Autism
  By Marci Lebowitz, OT.
Reviewed by Linda M. Olsen, M.Ed
Learn More
  


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.




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

 


Quick Links

Autism Alliance of MetroWest  |  508-652-9900  |  AutismAlliance@Advocates.org  |  www.AutismAlliance.org
1881 Worcester Road, Suite 100A
Framingham, MA 01701