June 2025 Newsletter

New Lunch and Learn presentations will resume in September! Will announce in August.

Hot Topic: Happy Birthday Guru!



Ask the Insurance Guru is a weekly advice column posted on the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health’s Facebook page.

Submit your questions through email using AIRC@umassmed.edu with the subject line “Insurance Guru.” Selected questions may be eligible to win a gift card.

Children with autism are significantly more likely than their neurotypical peers to leave a safe environment without notice—a behavior known as wandering or elopement. Many children with ASD also have a strong affinity for water. This combination puts children with autism at an increased risk of drowning.

We’re sharing with you a public awareness campaign developed by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Office of the Child Advocate, Department of Children and Families, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Public Health, and the Federation for Children with Special Needs.

You can find the full campaign by clicking the button on the left.

In The News:

Terri Farrell participated as a Town Hall panelist at Milestones National Autism Conference on June 10^th in Cleveland, OH.

Milestones provides support and resources to autistics and their families.

This conference focused on services and supports for adults.

https://www.milestones.org/

Our Center helps families through the lifespan, from young parents of newly diagnosed children to older families who are navigating retirement, Medicare, and other changes.

We provide our services at no charge!

Your generous contribution will help ensure our sustainability and ensure access to treatment for everyone.

Website: www.massairc.org | 774-455-4056 | AIRC@umassmed.edu