March 2017
MARCH NEWS
 
Thank you to all the families who participated in our February school vacation programs, sponsored by The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. Whether we saw you at the movies, the music event, Plaster Fun Time or Build-A-Bear, we hope you and your family had fun!
  
We now have our sights set on Spring! Registration is open for both our Spring swim sessions and April vacation activities - see information below. Our Sunday Open Gym has been extended through April 23rd! And, please save the date for our annual Kite Day on Bose Mountain in Framingham -- it will take place Saturday, April 29th from 11:00am - 2:00pm.

If you need anything, please call our office at (508) 652-9900 or email AutismAlliance@Advocates.org. We are here to help you on your journey.

Your Co-Directors, 
Allison Daigle and Pam McKillop
PROGRAMS
SPRING SENSORY SWIM SESSIONS
Registration is now open!
Sessions take place at
The Framingham Sheraton hotel pool.
 
       
APRIL VACATION ACTIVITIES
Thanks to The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.
Bowling, bouncing, mini golf & ice cream! Come join us.

  
SUNDAY OPEN GYM
*Extended through April 23rd*
A sensory gym experience
Located within  Academy MetroWest
218 Speen Street, Natick.
(next to Ziti's Restaurant)
 
     
INDIVIDUAL AUTISM FAMILY SUPPORT CLINICS 
By Appointment
 
  
EVENTS
 TAKE CHARGE OF TREATMENT FOR YOUR CHILD WITH ASPERGER'S (ASD)
March 16th
7:00 - 9:00pm
Framingham
  

KITE DAY 2017
Saturday, April 29th
11:00am - 2:00pm
Bose Mountain, Framingham
This event is for families living with autism and those who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience.
  

REBOUNDER EVENT
How can a specialized trampoline, called a rebounder, benefit my child with autism spectrum disorder?
April 5th
6:30 - 8:00pm in Natick
  

FUN, FRIENDS & FAMILY EVENT FOR AGES 16+ 
St. Patrick's Day Dance
March 17th
5:00 - 7:30pm
Framingham Elks Club
  

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 Thursday, March 2nd, from 7:00-8:30pm 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, March 8th, from 7:00-8:30pm at The Autism Alliance Office in Framingham, 1881 Worcester Road, Route 9 West, Suite 100A. No registration necessary - just stop by! 

PORTUGUESE SPEAKING FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP 
The next meeting will be on Monday, March 27th, from 6:30-8:30pm at The Autism Alliance Office in Framingham. Learn More
 
FUNDING & RESOURCES
DDS ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION 
*We urge ALL families to complete this process* 


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