Behavioral Health Tool Kit

The Autism Treatment Network of Autism Speaks has created another tool kit, the Behavioral Health Treatments Tool Kit.  The aim of the kit is to help parents encourage desirable behaviors and discourage problem behaviors.

Financial Assistance for ASD Families

From the MA SPED Child and Teen online newsletter:

The Helping Hand Program from the National Autism Association (NAA) provides families with financial assistance in getting necessary medical treatments, testing, supplements and behavioral therapy services for their child or adult with autism. Applications are being accepted from now until July 31st, 2012.
  Do not apply if you are seeking funds for camp tuition, respite care, fencing, trampolines, swingsets, trips to Disney World, etc. This program is intended ONLY for parents in DIRE financial need. Do not apply if your annual income exceeds $50,000. Allocated funds are paid directly to the service providers. For information about qualifications, total amount available, how to apply, length of wait, Insurance questions, etc, visit the National Autism Associatiions Helping Hand FAQ Page. or call 877.622.2884.

Free Mass Health Workshop

The Northeast Arc is offering a free workshop about Mass Health.   This workshop provides a general overview of Mass Health including frequently asked questions, questions about the application process, and how to determine if your family qualifies.

Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
Location: Northeast Arc, 6 Southside Rd., Danvers, MA  01923

The workshop is free but registration is required.  Reserve your spot by contacting the Family Support Center:

978-624-2381  

alucifora@ne-arc.org

978-324-2365

fodonald@ne-arc.org 

Summer Super Special Kids Program

Calling all Special Needs kids and their families! Come join us for a super time. We’ll share stories, sing songs, move and groove and do other fun things. At the end of the session there will be time for families to visit and a snack will be provided. If your child has food allergies or food sensitivities we encourage you to bring his own preferred snack. Siblings are always welcome. Meeting Dates: Wednesday, July 18th and Tuesday, August 14th at 4 PM. If you have questions please contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-674-1527 or at mhancock@mvlc.org.

Transition Planning Workshop in Lawrence

From the MA Sped Child and Teen Newsletter:

Get a Life! Transition Planning & the IEP: June 21st, Lawrence, and June 22nd, Boston. Terri McLaughlin, Transition Specialist, Federation for Children with Special Needs and Jane Crecco, MA, MSEd, Training and Support Specialist, at the Federation's Recruitment, Training, and Support Center for Special Education Surrogate Parents. Her areas of expertise include complex childhood trauma, and DCF systems and services. Topics include:
. Create a vision to drive the transition experience
. Address compliance to IDEA requirements
. Determining appropriate transition assessments
. Self-advocacy, self-awareness & decision-making
. Challenges for students in DCF custody with significant emotional disabilities
. Opportunities to connect & partner with the community
. Self-advocacy, self-awareness & decision-making
To RSVP contact at 617.399.8342 or email rtsc@fcsn.org.

Fun June Events from LifeLinks

LifeLinks is planning some fun family events in June:

Family Day at Canobie Lake Park

Join us on Tuesday, June 19 for a family fun day at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire! Each family member receives free admission as well as a $9 meal voucher.

Families must provide their own transportation and arrive by 10:00am. Space is limited and registration is required. Rain date is Wednesday, June 20.

DATE: Tuesday, June 19 (rain date June 20)

TIME: 10:00am - 4:00pm

LOCATION: Canobie Lake Park, 85 N. Policy Street, Salem, NH

CONTACT: Email Family Support or call 978-349-3040. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Space is limited. Preference goes to Lowell area DDS families.

Family Day at Nashoba Valley Ski Area!

No, we're not skiing in June! Did you know that Nashoba Valley has a private pond and beach? Join us on Wednesday, June 27 from 11:30am - 4:00pm for lunch, swimming, friends, and bouncy house fun at this great venue! 

This free, private event includes a lunch of burgers, hot dogs, corn, chips, melon, cookies, and lemonade and iced tea. In addition to swimming in the pond, families can have fun playing outdoor games, playing on the jungle gym, and jumping around in the bouncy house!

DATE: Wednesday, June 27

TIME: 11:30am - 4:00pm (lunch served at noon)

LOCATION: Nashoba Valley Ski Area, 79 Powers Road, Westford

CONTACT: Email Family Support or call 978-349-3040. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Space is limited. Preference goes to Lowell area DDS families.

 

Lowell Spinners Baseball Games 

 

 It's that time of year again! The LifeLinks Family Support Center has tickets to three Lowell Spinners baseball games and we'd like you to join us! There are 30 tickets available for each game. The ticket includes a box seat behind home plate, a drink, hot dog, and ice cream!

Choose from one of the following games:

Sunday, July 1, 5:05pm (Peanut free)

Friday, July 20, 7:05pm

Thursday, August 9, 7:05pm

LOCATION: LeLacheur Park, 450 Aiken Street, Lowell

CONTACT: Email Family Support or call 978-349-3040. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

One game per family. Preference goes to Lowell area DDS families. Families must arrive 20 minutes before the start of the game to receive their tickets.