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This group is for parents and children with high-functioning autism and Aspergers, or PDD-NOS. All families are welcome - we hope to provide each other with fun activities, support, and understanding. I am new to this - my son just finished with Early Intervention and his evaluation is in process. No matter what stage you are at, you are welcome!
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This group is for parents (or caregivers) of children who would like to learn more about how to obtain appropriate special education services for their children. It is an opportunity to share experiences and insights, to form alliances with other parents, and to explore creative new ways of advocating for our children. This group is led by a Special Education Attorney/Advocate who is a parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder and a child with ADHD. All parents are welcome to join, even …
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L.A.U.G.H.S. for Autism is a seven week facilitated and topic driven community project that incorporates the use of humor and laughter to help parents, family members, providers and care givers attending to the needs of a child with autism or special needs to better maintain and reclaim their sense of humor during difficult and challenging stressful situations.
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I set this group up because I want to discuss issues and solutions around how diet and nutrition can impact and improve the wellness of children with special needs. Do you know a child with allergies, anxiety, stomachaches, a picky eater, ASD, ADHD, PDD-NOS, quirky etc. It can be challenging to teach children about healthy eating -- especially if the child is very picky and/or resistant to new foods. If you are a parent, a service provider, a grandparent, or a person living with special needs y …
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The purpose of the group is to provide support for parents whose kids have multiple needs and many acronyms (ASD, PDD-NOS, NVLD, HFA, SI, ADHD, etc.,!) I know there are other parents like me whose children need multiple therapies, appointments, school accommodations, parent-created behavior plans, and super-hero advocates in their parents. It is exhausting, overwhelming, and often isolating. I hope we can share resources and support, and have a little fun while we're at it. Feel free to e-mail m …
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Welcome! This is a social group for typically developing siblings (aged 8-10) of children with disabilities. The purpose of the group is for siblings to spend time together doing fun activities. Please note that this is not a therapeutic support group, and that parents should plan to accompany the sibling. The group is hosted by the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN). The MSSN is a non-profit organization with the mission of supporting siblings of people with disabilities in Massachuse …
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Do you have a brother or sister with a disability, mental illness, or medical condition? If you want to socialize with other adult siblings like you and enjoy doing fun stuff in the Boston area, then this is the group for you! We've had some great activities so far: trivia nights, brunches, museum outings, craft brunches, and dessert nights. We would also love to have suggestions for other activities. This is the perfect opportunity to meet other adult siblings and have a great time. Please note …
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