Resources

Autism Support/Resource Centers in MA

Autism Spectrum Organizations

Diagnostic & Treatment Resources

Disability Organizations

Grants for Families

Guardianship

Hippotherapy: Horseback Riding Therapy

Holiday Resources

iPads & iPods: There's An App for That

Karate & Martial Arts

Kids' Autism Information

Legislative Advocacy

Living Skills

Non Profit Agencies

Providers in Central MA

Recreational Resources

Resources for Safety

SEPACS

 

Special Education Massachusetts Specific Laws &

Advisories

 

State Resources

Summer Camps

Tools for Organization

Transitioning to Adult Resources

YMCA's & Gyms

 

Massachusetts Autism Support Resource Centers:

Autism Insurance Resource Center

Till/Boston Families for Autism ( Metro Boston)

Community Resources for People with Autism (Western MA)
Autism Support Center (Northeast MA)
Autism Alliance of Metrowest (MetroWest)
Family Autism Center (Newton South Norfolk)
Community Autism Resources
(South East MA)

Charles River Center Autism Support Center

Autism Insurance Resource Center

Autism Spectrum Organizations:

AFAM- Advocates for Autism Massachusetts

Doug Flutie Jr Foundation
Asperger Association of New England

Autism Consortium

Autism National Committee
Autism Society of America – MA chapter

Association for Science in Autism Treatment - ASAT

US Autism and Asperger Association

IAN Project

International Society for Autism Research

Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee

Autism Speaks

National Autism Association

TACA

Autism Research International

Rett Syndrome

The National Fragile X Foundation

First Signs

Diagnostic and Treatment Resources:

UMass Pediatric Developmental and Behavioral Services

LADDERS

CANDI

National Autism Center

Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program

Autism Intervention Specialists

Beacon Services

HMEA

Spectrum Autism Treatment Centers

Disability Organizations and Information:
ARC Massachusetts
Mass Families Organizing for Change
Family Ties
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Disability Law Center, Inc
Mass Advocates for Children

PAL - Parent/Professional Advocacy League

Health Law Advocates

Disability.Gov

State Resources in MA:
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Mental Health
Department of Developmental Services - Health and Human Services
Department of Public Health

Division for Perinatal, Early Childhood, and Special Health Needs

Department of Revenue (Child Support Enforcement)
Department of Children and Families
Department of Transitional Assistance (Food Stamps, TAFDC, EA)
Department of Youth Services
Mass Developmental Disabilities Council
MassHealth

MassHealth Enrollment

Find a Personal Care Assistant

Children's Behavioral Health Initiative

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access

MBHP ESP STATEWIDE DIRECTORY

Mass Office on Disabilities (ADA)
Mass PAC
Mass Rehab Commission

MRC Home Modification Loan Program
Mass SPED School Listings
Mass State Legislators

Massachusetts Energy Assistance
MassMedLine Information on free or low cost drug programs (866) 633-1617 Mass Office on Health & Disability
Developmental Disabilities Research Validated Library Collection

Legislative Advocacy

Massachusetts Legislators Contacts by zip code

AFAM

Mass ARC

ADDP

Transition to Adult Resources:

School Days to Pay Days - An employment planning guide

Preparing for Adulthood

Preparing for College

Turning 18 Checklist

Autism Housing Pathways

Autism Consortium Transition Guide

Disability Law Center Transition Guide

 

Guardianship:

Clinical Team Report Form

Medical Certificate Form

Petition to File for Guardianship

Living Skills:

University of Washington Adolescent Autonomy Checklist

 

Holiday Resources

Tools to Make the Holidays Enjoyable

Resources for Safety

911 Disability Indicator

Lojack Safety Net

Medic Alert Safe & Sound

AWAARE

FEMA Resolve to Be Ready in 2011

MEMA HURRICANE RESOURCES

Doug Flutie Jr Foundation Safe and Secure Project

Recreational Resources:

Perkins School Circle of Learning

AccesSport America

All Out Adventures

DCR Universal Access Program

Out Door Explorations

Special Olympics

TOPSoccer

Summer Camps

Summer Camp Resources

Family Fun Days at Camp

Camp Starfish

Camp Havvago

Perkins School Adventure Camp

Karate/Martial Arts

MMA4Autism

New Horizon Karate

Len Brassards Family Martial Arts Center

McCoys Action Karate

YMCA's & Gyms

Hockomock YMCA - Franklin

Tri-Community YMCA- Southbridge

YMCA of Central Massachusetts

Montachusett YMCA- Fitchburg

Whitin Community Center -Whitinsville

The Buroughs YMCA

Hippotherapy- Therapeutic Horseback Riding

Forgeworks Farm

Flying High Farm

Autumn Dancer Riding Academy

Breezy Hill Farm

Gymnastics

Sterling Academy of Gymnastics

Gigueres Gym

Montachusett Gymnastics

Gymnastics Learning Center

Flipside Gymnastics

 

Autism Information for Kids:

Autism Info for Kids
Autism Info for Teens

Asperger Info for Kids

Sibshops

Sibling Support Project

 

Treatments for Autism and Resources:

Overview of Evidence Based Treatments

ABA

OCALI AUtism Internet Modules

OCALI Assistive Technology Internet Modules

Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice

Verbal Behavior

Floortime

Sensory Processing Therapy

Music Therapy

Hippotherapy

Speech Therapy

SCD Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Gluten & Casein Free Diet
Specific Carbohydrate Diet

Do 2 Learn

Different Roads to Learning
Beyond Autism PECS Pictures/Icons Pages

There's an App for That: Resources for ipods & ipads

Five Steps to getting an I-Pad covered by Insurance

iSign

iprompts

Proloquo2go

iconverse

First then visual schedules

IEP checklist

Americans with Disabilities Act Check list

Model Me Kids

 

Providers in Central MA:

Social Skills Groups in Central MA

Grants for Families:

Consumer Empowerment Grants

Danny Foundation for Autism Grants

National Autism Association Helping Hand Grants

Autism Speaks - Autism Cares Grants

Autism Resource Center Conference Grants

Act Today Autism Care & Treatment


Asperger Syndrome:

AANE
Aspergers Disorder Homepage

Oasis


Area Health Services:

Family Health Center of Worcester, adult and pediatric dental care
Health Care for All information and advocacy resources
Mass Dental Society – low income dental assistance by application
Worcester District Medical Society
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) food basics for pregnant women & children under 5


Non-Profit Agencies:

HMEA
Alternatives
Seven Hills Foundation
IPPI

ARC of North Central Community Services

Center of Hope
Easter Seals (services for children with autism and other disabilities)

Special Education Resources:


IEPA Guide to the IEP
Lawyer Referral Service
Legal Advocacy Resource Center
The Exceptional Parent
The Special Education Advocate

Mass Advocates for Children - Autism Project

Federation for Children with Special Needs

SPAN

Special Education Massachusetts Specific Laws & Advisories

Parents Notification of Procedural Safeguards

Parents Rights

Bullying

Age of Majority

Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Autism Insurance Law

Child-First Practice When Serving Students with Disabilities in Educational Settings

 

Tools for Organization

Directions: Resources for your Child's Care

SEPACS:

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H1N1 Swine Flu:

CDC Swine Flu Facts

CDC Swine Flu Information Page

Federal Swine Flu Guidelines for SPED Students

CDC Swine Flu Tips

Flu Mist Vaccine Information

Inactivated Flne Information

 

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