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 National Committee
Autism Society of America – MA chapter
US Autism and Asperger Association
International Society for Autism Research
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
The National Fragile X Foundation
Diagnostic and Treatment Resources:
UMass Pediatric Developmental and Behavioral Services
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
Find a Personal Care Assistant
Children's Behavioral Health Initiative
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
Recreational Resources:
Perkins School Circle of Learning
Karate/Martial Arts
Len Brassards Family Martial Arts Center
YMCA's & Gyms
Tri-Community YMCA- Southbridge
Whitin Community Center -Whitinsville
Hippotherapy- Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Gymnastics
Sterling Academy of Gymnastics
Autism Information for Kids:
Autism Info for Kids
Autism Info for Teens
Treatments for Autism and Resources:
Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice
SCD Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Gluten & Casein Free Diet
Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Different Roads to Learning
Beyond Autism PECS Pictures/Icons Pages
Grants for Families:
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
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
Tools for Organization
Directions: Resources for your Child's Care
SEPACS:
coming soon
H1N1 Swine Flu:
CDC Swine Flu Information Page
Federal Swine Flu Guidelines for SPED Students
Inactivated Flu Vaccine Information
