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.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Upcoming Programs at LifeLinks
Sibscene Workshop
LifeLinks Family Support Center is hosting one more FREE Sibscene this spring. Sibscene is a fun workshop for siblings of children with special needs. Attendees talk about their siblings, play games, and make new friends!
The event is held at the LifeLinks office at 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford.
Sibscene is a new workshop for siblings ages 12-16. On Saturday, May 7, from 3:00-5:30pm teens will hang out, watch a movie, and make new friends who also have a sibling with special needs.
To sign up, please contact Amy Young at 978-349-3039 or ayoung@lifelinksinc.net.
Parenting Program Wednesday, May 18: Susan Tordella, author of Raising Able, will speak about parenting. Free copies of her book for all attendees who RSVP. 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford, 6-9PM Dinner included! From 6-7PM Presentation 7-9PM 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
Adult Transition Open House
Department of Developmental Services
Adult Services Transition Planning Open House
We would like to invite you to the Transition Open House.
Come and meet different Day Program Service Providers; learn about their services and the transition process.
Feel free to stop by at the time most convenient for you.
Where: Lowell High School, Gymnasium - 50 Father Morrisette Boulevard, Lowell, MA
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Light refreshments will be served thanks to the generosity of Dunkin Donuts, Chelmsford St., Lowell, MA.
Contact Stephania Jean-Michel at 978-322-4347 if you have questions.
Contact Stephania Jean-Michel at 978-322-4347 if you have questions.
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