Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups
Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...
Healthy Relationships Program for Autistic Adults Ages 18+
Taunton, MA, June 25th – August 20th, 2026, with Community Autism Resources. The Healthy Relationships program is designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment.The...
Black Autism Coalition Support Groups
Virtual Groups, every 2nd and fourth Saturday of each month. With the Black Parent Autism Coalition in Fitchburg, MA. You are not alone. A safe, supportive space for parents and caregivers of autistic children and...
Parent Consultant Training Institute For Massachusetts Families
Online, July 27th – October 4, 2026, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Join the 2026 Asynchronous Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) – a training program designed to...
Ask The Advocates! Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins
Virtual, with the Arc of Bristol County, the first Wednesday of each month. Ask The Advocates!Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins. Do you have questions about the special education process? Wondering how to request evaluations from your student’s...
Autism Welcoming Drop In Groups for All Ages: Natick Mall
Natick Mall, MA, Mondays, July 6th – August 17th, 2026 ,with the Autism Alliance in Metrowest. Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Autism Welcoming Center, Natick Mall, 2nd Floor. A drop-in, parent-supervised program for autistic children, teens,...
Sensory Friendly Hours at the Sunderland Public Library
Sunderland, MA, Thursdays, 2026. The library is open to everyone during their Sensory Friendly Hours and features a modified, more accessible environment. Everyone is Welcome – all patrons are welcome to visit the library during...
Family Sensory-Friendly Song & Movement: Salem
Salem Public Library, Salem MA, Summer 2026. Bi Weekly, through May 30th. For ages 3-8 with siblings and caregiver(s). An adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children to share with their caregiver/family. * This...
Sensory-Friendly Picnic: Douglas
Douglas, MA, August 15th, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Picnic at the Park in Douglas, MA. The 4th Annual Sensory‑Friendly Community Event, hosted by Picnic at the Park Douglas, a local nonprofit dedicated...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 18th, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries....
College Preparedness for Autistic Individuals
Webinar, August 19th, 2026, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year. All events are free and open to the...
Grupo de Apoyo Familia
Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2027, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos...
Pathways to Friendship Disability Workshop
Webinar, August 19, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Supporting Friendship:A Presentation for Parents and Caregivers. Frienships matter, there is nothingmore human than our need for connection and relationships. Understand why friendship is essential for...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, August 15, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, August 20, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,...
Holding on to Faith When it Feels Impossible
Webinar, August 20th, 2026, with Autism Navigation Solutions in Stoughton. Part of their Caregiver Connection Series 2026 Webinar series. If you are caregiver to someone with autism, living in constant “What do I do next?”...
Back to School Success: Managing the School Environment with Celiac Disease
Webinar, August 20, 2026, with the Celiac Kids Connection at Boston Children’s Hospital. The start of a new school year brings excitement and for families managing celiac disease, it also brings questions. Join BCH’s annual...
“Path to Healing” Peer Group led by Sexual Assault Survivors with Disabilities
The Fourth Tuesday of Each Month, with the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission. An independent state agency, the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) protects adults with disabilities ages 18 through 59 from abuse or neglect...
Autism Support Group for Parents of Children/Adults with Autism & Mental Health Conditions
Virtual, August 25, 2026, 6:00 pm, with the Autism Support Center, Northeast Arc in Danvers, MA. A collaboration between the The Autism Support Center & The Adult Autism Support Center. Join facilitators Amanda Spartichino Coordinator,...
Overview of Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line Training
Webinar, August 26th, 2026, with the Bridgewell Center of Peabody, MA. Presented by Gail Cavanaugh-McAuliffe The Behavioral Health Help Line is a service of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, operated by the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership...
Caring for the Caregiver
Southbridge, MA, August 26, 2026, with Seven Hills South Valley Family Support Center. Free. 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm English and Spanish speaking caregivers welcome. Take a well-deserved break and join a special evening created...
Mindfulness for Siblings
Webinar, August 27, 2026, with the Massachusetts’ Sibling Support Network. Siblings with or without disablities are welcome to join. The session offers a dedicated space to step away from everyday responsibilities, slow down, and reconnect...
Adoption Meet & Greet for Children with Disabilities in Massachusetts
Bridgewater, MA, August 30th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange. Meet children with varying levels of support needs from across the state. Activities will include group games and arts & crafts. Light refreshments will...
Navigating Transition Workshop Series
Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 5, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,...
Sensory Storytime at the Waltham Public Library
Waltham, MA, the first Saturday of each month. Join in on sensory-friendly songs, stories, and playtime in this accessible storytime. This storytime is designed for children with sensory sensitivities, neurodiverse children, or those who do better in...
Public Benefit Programs & Advocacy
Webinar, September 9th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham. Presented by Annette M. Hines, Esq., Special Needs Law Group. This training will cover key aspects of public benefit programs and advocacy, including available benefits,...
Sensory & Inclusive Veronica Robles Mariachi Band Event
Boston, MA, September 12th, 2026, with the JFK Library. Part of the JFK Library’s Celebrate! series. Especially appropriate with children ages 5 and up, as well as people of all ages. This is an inclusive...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall, select afternoons, 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected*...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Northeast Arc (Danvers), September 15, 2026 12pm-2pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism,...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, August 15, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
Wellness Symposium for Support Professionals
Polar Park in Worcester, MA, September 16, 2026, with THRIVE of Worcester. Designed for executives, senior leaders, managers, clinicians, HR professionals, and direct service leaders, this symposium will bring together professionals from across our region...
Supporting Suicide Prevention in the Autistic Community
Webinar, September 17th, 2026, with the Associaton for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This session will cover recent research advances related to suicide prevention for the Autistic community from studies conducted in partnership with...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Waystone’s Inclusion Center (Lawrence)- September 17, 2026, 1:30 – 3 pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental...
New Hampshire Epilepsy Education Day
Lebanon, NH, September 19, 2026, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. Session topics and speakers will be announced in the near future. Event will include breakfast and lunch, as well as community resources.Expected Schedule:• 8:00am: Registration...
Especially for Me Sensory-Friendly Museum Evening for Adults 18+
Acton, MA, September 19th, 2026, 5 – 8 pm. A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers.* Enjoy a...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 19th,2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Bridgewell (Peabody) – September 21, 2026, 12 – 2 pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
Helping Youth Navigate Pressure, Perfectionism & the Value of Mistakes
Webinar, September 22nd, 2026, with Aspire Living and Learning of Leominster. Today’s children and adolescents are growing up in an increasingly high-pressure environment where academic achievement, extracurricular success, and constant comparison can leave them feeling...
Affordable Housing: DDS Metro Region Disability Presentation
Webinar, September 22th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham. Presented by Karen Poutre, Community Systems Project Coordinator, Housing. This training will cover key aspects of affordable housing, including terminology, available subsidies, eligibility requirements, and...
Navigating the Transition Together: Exploring DDS Adult Services
Webinar, September 29th, 2026 with the Northeast Arc of Danvers Northeast Transition Collaborative Network. This presentation will help begin building the bridge between school-based services and adult DDS services and provides essential information for families...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Epilepsy Teen Advocacy Program: Sturbridge
Sturbrige, MA, October 2 – 4th, 2026, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. Are you or do you know a teen that loves to advocate for epilepsy. Jointhe Epilepsy Foundation New England for an intensive weekend...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 3rd, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,...
Sensory Day at the Topsfield Fair
Topsfield, MA, October 6th, 2026. An opportunity for a more sensory sensitive experience to the Topsfield Fair for families who have family members with autism or sensory processing disorders.* Vendors will have no flashing lights,...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall, select afternoons, 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected*...
Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future
University of Massachusetts Lowell, October 6th, 2026. The University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Education Fall Symposium is Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Deputy Commissioner Curtin, Department of Elementary and...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Communitas (Wakefield) – October 6, 2026 12pm-2pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism,...
Especially for MeAutism Friendly Evening at the Museum: Acton
Acton, MA, October 10th, 2026, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free evening for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and universally-designed museum...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Edinburg Center (Bedford) – October 15 4:30pm-6pm 2026. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or...
Temple Grandin Event: Norwood
Norwood, MA, October 16th, 2026, with the League School of Wapole. Dr. Temple Grandin is a leading autism advocate and revolutionary animal scientist who shares her unique visual thinking to explain autism. Dr. Temple Grandin...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 17th, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries....
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Seven Hills (Chelmsford) – October 20, 5:30pm-7:30, 2026. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, October 21, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
Berkshire County Special Needs Community Conference
Pittsfield, MA, October 21st, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Whether you’re a parent, educator, healthcare provider, employer, neighbor, friend, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this conference may be for you. Have you...
Massachusetts Association For the Education of Young Children Conference
Holyoke, MA, October 24th, 2026. 2026 Theme – The Joy in the Journey: Recharging Our Passion for Play and Nurturing Self-Care. The Massachusetts Association is partnering with their colleagues at the Western Massachusetts Professional Development...
Transition Conference: The Disability Transition Journey
Framingham, MA, October 24th, 2026. The Arc of Massachusetts 2026 Transition Conference theme is Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. This full‑day conference is designed for families of children with intellectual and...
Providers’ Council of Massachusetts Annual Conference
Boston, MA, October 26th, 2026. The Providers’ Council is the largest statewide membership association for community-based organizations providing social, rehabilitation, education and health care services.2026 Theme: Unshaken in Purpose.• Celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the...
Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Summit
Worcester, MA, October 27th, 2026, with The Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Collaborative. This one-day conference brings together professionals across Massachusetts who are committed to father engagement by providing workshops, networking opportunities, and exhibitors / resources from across...
“Sensory-Friendly” Halloween Evening for All Ages & Abilities: Acton
Acton, MA, October 30th, 2026, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free Halloween event for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy a fun, friendly...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall, select afternoons, 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected*...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, November 18th, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
International Mental Health Conference: Boston
In Boston with Virtual Option, November 21 & 22, 2026. Mental Health Conference 2026 — a hybrid international conference inviting mental health professionals, researchers, teachers, and campaigners worldwide.Theme: Next-Generation Mental Health: Integrating AI, Genomics &...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall, select afternoons, 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected*...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, December 16, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, January 20, 2027, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
New England Epilepsy Convention
Cambridge, MA, February 5th – 7th, 2027, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. This annual patient and caregiver conference will span the course of three full days including educational seminars, partners and resources in an expo...
Profound Autism Support Group for Parents
North Andover, February 17, 2027, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...
Neurodiversity Family Grant Program
Deadline, July 31st, 2027, with Neurodiversity Support for Children, Inc., in Ashland, MA. NSC provides financial assistance to families with a neurodivergent child (ages 1-17). Financial assistance is offered to families for neuropsychological evaluations, advocacy...
