May  2018

 

 

It was great to see so many of you at Kite Day this past Saturday - what a beautiful day Mother Nature gave us! Our next big event is our 4th Annual Sunset at Southwick's Zoo on Friday, June 1st. We hope to see you there. Discounted tickets are on sale now.

Our yearlong 25th Anniversary celebration continues! This month, we will be giving away VIP status to one lucky family for our Zoo Event on June 1st. This includes free admission for the family, a gift basket and all sorts of fun ways to advertise your VIP status at the event. If you are interested in entering this free raffle, sign up here. If you have already purchased tickets to the event, you can still enter. If chosen, we will simply refund your ticket cost.

Whether it's a monthly support group, phone consult or program event -- we look forward to connecting with you this month. Please call or email with any questions.

Your Co-Directors,
Upcoming Events
Sunset at Southwick Zoo

Friday, June 1st, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, at Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, MA. We will have the zoo all to ourselves! Join us for this private, sensory-friendly evening. Purchase discounted tickets using the link below.

 

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SibShop Events


Calling all siblings ages 7-12 for two, different SibShop events...Saturday, May 19th at Pinz Bowling in Milford and June 2nd at Putts & More Family Fun Center in Holliston. Please note, you must sign up for each individual event that you plan to attend.Thanks to a generous grant from Eastern Bank, our SibShop events are free to families.
 

Memorial Day Movie Event

Monday, May 28, 2018 at the West Newton Cinema. We have rented out the whole theatre just for our families! Enjoy the movie in a sensory-friendly atmosphere, along with popcorn and a drink.
 
Thanks to the generosity of The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, this event is free to families.
 

Housing Consulations

Saturday, June 9th and October 11th.
The Autism Alliance, in partnership with Cathy Boyle of Autism Housing Pathways, is pleased to be able to offer 50-minute Housing Consultations to our families and individuals with ASD.
 

  

"Welcome to Summer" Music Activity

June 26th, from 10:00am-10:45am, at The Framingham Elks Club - we will usher in summer with our friends from Roman Music Therapy. Thanks to the generosity of The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, this event is free.
 
On-Going Programs
Family Support Clinics

By appointment, addressing any issues or needs that your family may have relating to supporting a loved one with autism.
 
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Support Groups
Just For Dads Support Group

Thursday, May 3rd from 7:00-8:30pm. A group for fathers raising children on the autism spectrum. No registration needed - just stop by!
 
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Parent Support Group
Our next Parent Support Group will meet on May 9th
from 7:00-8:30pm at the Advocates Main Office, 1881 Worcester Road in Framingham. Our discussion topic will be: in home supports - once you get them, what do you do? We will discuss how to interact with providers to get the best supports for your child. No registration necessary - just drop by.

Portuguese Speaking Support Group

May 21st at 6:30pm in Framingham. 
Information and support group for Portuguese speaking families that have children with autism. Come learn about what programs and services are available to you and your child.
 
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Quick Resources
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