Resources

Massachusetts Autism Support/Resource Centers:

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)

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

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

Diagnostic and Treatment Resources:

UMass Pediatric Developmental and Behavioral Services

LADDERS

CANDI

National Autism Center

Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program

Disability Organizations :
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

State Resources:
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

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

Transition to Adult Resources:

School Days to Pay Days - An employment planning guide

Preparing for Adulthood

Turning 18 Checklist

Autism Housing Pathways

Recreational Resources:

Perkins School Circle of Learning

AccesSport America

All Out Adventures

DCR Universal Access Program

Out Door Explorations

Special Olympics

TOPSoccer

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

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:

ABA

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

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


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

 

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 Flu Vaccine Information

 

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