Thursday, May 26, 2011
Autism TV
Mary Beth Marsden, a former news anchor from Baltimore and a mom of a daughter on the Spectrum, has started an online video resource called Real Look Autism. Mary Beth's goal is to present videos of families on the Spectrum. She hopes it will be a tool for families to share information.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Live Facebook Chat
Join the Family Services Department of Autism Speaks for a live Facebook chat on May 25th at 3:30 PM. The Family Services Department addresses issues families on the Autism Spectrum face. For more information read their news release.
Special Needs Families Are Not Alone
It seems the numbers of special needs families is growing. The CDC recently released data that showed a large increase in the number of children with developmental delays including autism.
Monday, May 23, 2011
And now an uplifting and hopeful moment...
Kerry Magro graduated over the weekend from Seton Hall University. Here is his graduation reflection.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Transitioning to Adulthood Workshop
From Spedchildma Website:
Moving Forward/Transition to Adulthood: May 28th, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Newburyport, MA. Learn about creating individualized home arrangements for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Anita Perkins and and Terri McLaughlin Transition Specialist from the Federation For Children with Special Needs will share their strategies, roadblocks and problems solving in developing groups and individual living arrangements for their young adult children. RSVP to Kerry.Mahoney@TheArcofGHN.org or visit The Arc of Greater Haverhill and Newburyport.
Moving Forward/Transition to Adulthood: May 28th, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Newburyport, MA. Learn about creating individualized home arrangements for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Anita Perkins and and Terri McLaughlin Transition Specialist from the Federation For Children with Special Needs will share their strategies, roadblocks and problems solving in developing groups and individual living arrangements for their young adult children. RSVP to Kerry.Mahoney@TheArcofGHN.org or visit The Arc of Greater Haverhill and Newburyport.
Upcoming Sensory Friendly Film
AMC Theater will be showing a sensory friendly version of Kung Fu Panda 2 on June 4th at 10 AM. Local participating AMC Theaters are in Methuen and Tyngsboro. For more information go to the AMC webpage.
Summer Adaptive Recreation Fair
From the SpedChild web site:
Summer Adaptive Recreation Fair - Free: June 4th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Artesani Park Brighton/Boston. Meet Massachusetts recreation organizations that serve a variety of disabilities for all ages. Discover programs for adaptive cycling, boating, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and winter activities. Enjoy equipment demos, refreshments, and the park’s spray pool. To register, 617-626-1294 or TTY 413-577-2200. Hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreations’ Universal Access Program.
Summer Adaptive Recreation Fair - Free: June 4th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Artesani Park Brighton/Boston. Meet Massachusetts recreation organizations that serve a variety of disabilities for all ages. Discover programs for adaptive cycling, boating, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and winter activities. Enjoy equipment demos, refreshments, and the park’s spray pool. To register, 617-626-1294 or TTY 413-577-2200. Hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreations’ Universal Access Program.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Upcoming Programs at LifeLinks
Raising Able: Cultivate Capable, Confident Young People
Susan Tordella, author of Raising Able, will speak about parenting. Ms. Tordella has led parenting workshops for more than eight years, and raised four children to independence. Susan teaches parents how to change their behavior to influence children to make better choices. She is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and program director.
www.raisingable.com
Workshop will be held at the LifeLinks building:
285 Mill Road, Chelmsford, 6-9PM
Dinner included! From 6-7PM
Presentation 7-9PM
Free copies of her book for all attendees who RSVP.
Free gift for all who attend!
Prizes for lucky attendees!
Drinks and light snacks provided
Please RSVP to 978-349-3040 or familysupport@lifelinksinc.net
Family Support Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, May 25th, 6 PM - 9 PM
Susan Tordella, author of Raising Able, will speak about parenting. Ms. Tordella has led parenting workshops for more than eight years, and raised four children to independence. Susan teaches parents how to change their behavior to influence children to make better choices. She is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and program director.
www.raisingable.com
Workshop will be held at the LifeLinks building:
285 Mill Road, Chelmsford, 6-9PM
Dinner included! From 6-7PM
Presentation 7-9PM
Free copies of her book for all attendees who RSVP.
Free gift for all who attend!
Prizes for lucky attendees!
Drinks and light snacks provided
Please RSVP to 978-349-3040 or familysupport@lifelinksinc.net
Family Support Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, May 25th, 6 PM - 9 PM
Heritage Farm Ice Cream
163 Pawtucket Boulevard
Lowell, MA
Join us and other LifeLinks Family Support families for an evening of socializing and ice cream sundaes! There will be face painting and balloon artists too!
Like all of our events, it is FREE!
Wednesday, May 25th at 6:00pm.
Please be sure to RSVP for the Ice Cream Social: 978-349-3040 or
familysupport@lifelinksinc.net.
Join us and other LifeLinks Family Support families for an evening of socializing and ice cream sundaes! There will be face painting and balloon artists too!
Like all of our events, it is FREE!
Wednesday, May 25th at 6:00pm.
Please be sure to RSVP for the Ice Cream Social: 978-349-3040 or
familysupport@lifelinksinc.net.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Autism Safety Project
Autism Speaks has created a new resource, the Autism Safety Project, an online tool kit for individuals with autism, families, and first responders that provides information and strategies to promote safety in emergency situations.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Recent Articles About ASD
A new 5 minute screening for Autism was recently developed and tested by pediatricians in San Diego County. For more information read this WebMD article.
Two studies have demonstrated that specially designed video games can help children on the Spectrum and children with developmental delays master life skills. A brief article about the games was posted on the Toy Dispatch website.
A recent story in Time magazine reports about a study on Autism and brain size. Researchers at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities have discovered that children on the Autism Spectrum have larger brains than children who are not on the spectrum. These researchers also discovered that the accelerated brain growth typically takes place before age two.
Two studies have demonstrated that specially designed video games can help children on the Spectrum and children with developmental delays master life skills. A brief article about the games was posted on the Toy Dispatch website.
A recent story in Time magazine reports about a study on Autism and brain size. Researchers at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities have discovered that children on the Autism Spectrum have larger brains than children who are not on the spectrum. These researchers also discovered that the accelerated brain growth typically takes place before age two.
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