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Special-Needs Sibling, Family Support Events in Massachusetts


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Sep 11
-Dec 18

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...

Sep 30
-Nov 18

Support Group for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Webinar, September – November, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This 8-meeting support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this group, members can build an...

Oct 5
-Feb 22

Hispanic Parent Support Group / Grupo de apoyo para padres hispanos

Virtual Support, Mondays, Fall 2026/Winter 2027, 10:00 a.m., Virtual Hispanic Family Support Group Social with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Providing hope for children with mental health needs and their families through education,...

Oct 7
-Jun 2

Disability Support Group for Adult Caregivers

Virtual Support Groups, with the Bridgewell Center of Peabody, MA. The first Wednesday of each month Caregivers of adult with an intellectual disability meet monthly to share successes, challenges, questions – And also the knowledge...

Oct 18
-Feb 21

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...

Oct 18
-May 30

Sib Club for Boston Area Families

Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Fall 2026, Winter, Spring 2027. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons,  for kids 8-12 and ages 13+ who have siblings with...

Nov 1
-Feb 28

MA Self-Advocates in the LGBTQ+ Community

Online, monthly meetings, with Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong. Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong Rainbow groups are groups for self-advocates who are members of both the intellectual and developmental disability community as well as the LGBTQ+ community. *...

Nov 4
-Mar 3

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...

Nov 10
-Jan 12

Lunchtime Advocacy Roundtable for Massachusetts’ Families

Webinars, November 2026 – January 2027. Presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics.  This virtual meeting meets every...

Nov 11
-Jun 16

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...

Nov 11

Mental Health First Aid Training

Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers.  Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...

Nov 12

Profound Autism Advisory Council Listening Session

Webinar, November 12, 2026, with the Massachusetts Profound Autism Advisory Council. The Profound Autism Advisory Council, in collaboration with EOHHS, invites individuals, families, and caregivers to share their lived experiences through participation in a listening...

Nov 16

Adoption & Mental Health

Shrewsbury, MA, November 16, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Free. Weathering the Storm: Adoption and Mental Health – An interactive meeting to hear parents, community members and professionals, share their experience...

Nov 16

Profound Autism Advisory Council Listening Session

Webinar, November 16, 2026, with the Massachusetts Profound Autism Advisory Council. The Profound Autism Advisory Council, in collaboration with EOHHS, invites individuals, families, and caregivers to share their lived experiences through participation in a listening...

Nov 18

Assistive Technology for Everyday Life

Webinar, November 18, with the Carroll School Center for the Blind in Newton. Part of the Carroll Families Conversations and Connections, a Zoom series that connects parents and caregivers who can share ideas, resources, joys,...

Nov 18

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,...

Nov 19

Boston Special-Needs Resource Fair

Murphy School, Dorchester, MA, 6 – 7:30 p.m., November 19, 2026, with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Free and open to all families. Join the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council...

Dec 1

ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton

Virtual, December 1, 2026, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2027, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...

Dec 11

Mental Health First Aid Training

Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers.  Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...

Dec 16

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,...

Jan 5

ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton

Virtual, January 5, 2027, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2027, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...

Jan 20

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,...

Jan 20

Supporting Healthy Aging in Autism

Webinar, January 20, 2027, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington: Learn with Lurie webinars are held monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm–7:30pm. All events are free and open to the public. *...

Feb 2

ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton

Virtual, February 2, 2027, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2027, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...

Feb 17

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,...

Oct 4
-Feb 22

Mental Health Support Group for Parents of Young Adults

Gardner, MA, and Virtual Options, Mondays, Fall 2026/Winter 2027, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. For families in the Garnder area communities. The PPAL Central MA office offers free support to families when...