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Resources & Links
A few of our favorite resources, organizations, recommended programs and links on special education
ORGANIZATIONS
Federation for Children with Special Needs
The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. We can help!
1135 Tremont Street, Suite 420, Boston, MA 02120
Phone: (617) 236-7210, (800) 331-0688 (in MA), Fax: (617) 572-2094
Email: fcsninfo@fcsn.org
The Federation also developed and maintains The Family Resource Database . An on-liine, searchable database which contains information about agencies that provide services and/or information to families with special needs children.
Family Ties
Family TIES of Massachusetts is a statewide information and parent-to-parent support project for families of children with special needs and chronic illness.
toll-free line: 1-800-905-TIES (8437)
Lisa Mayer, Metrowest Regional Coordinator
781-774-6602 or e-mail: lisa.mayer@state.ma.us
Autism Alliance of MetroWest
The mission of the Autism Alliance of MetroWest, Inc. is to provide families in the MetroWest area of Boston with information, education and support.
PO 2118 Natick, MA 01760, 508-652-9900
Autism Bulletin: News, insights and resources for parents of kids with autism spectrum disorders. Recommended by Natick SEPAC member.
Aspergers Syndrome Parent Support Group
Respectfully share the unique experiences of raising a child with Asperger's Syndrome while networking with other parents. 4th Monday of each month from 7:15 to 8:45 Morse Institute, Natick Center Study Room 2 A This is a drop in group, no registration required. For more information, please contact
Christine Connolly 508-359-6283.
Asperger’s Association of New England - AANE
The Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) is made up of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), their families, friends and professionals. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with AS and related conditions.
182 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 393-3824 Email: info@aane.org
Metrowest CHADD
The Metrowest CHADD parent support group meets every 2nd Tuesday
of the month, 7-9pm, Fairways Conference Room at Whitney Place,
Three Vision Drive, Natick MA (Whitney Place is next to Cognex and
Chuck E. Cheese on Route 9 West) Everyone is welcome!
For more information call Wendy Peverill-Conti 508/655-2590
Subscribe to metrowestchadd for on-going discussions at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/metrowestchadd/
To suggest other useful links, please email webmaster - Terri Charles
PROGRAMS
These programs have been recommended by at least 2 of our Natick SEPAC parent members.
If you have any programs, evaluators, therapists, camps, tutors who you would like to recommend, please email the information to us at info@naticksepac.org !
Academy MetroWest
Weekly: Physical activity centering on cooperative and non-competitive games as a means of enhancing children's self-image and social skills. Groups meet weekly for 75 minutes. Children aged 6 - 14. In the past, children have had diagnoses including ADHD, Asperger's Disorder, and Non-verbal Learning Disorder, as well as with others who are not working with a formal diagnosis.
Summer: Creative Adventures camp is designed for those children looking for a summer, full-day recreational setting that is smaller and more personal than that found at traditional day camps. No more than 25 participants attend this program at any time. Because the program is small, staff will be able to concentrate on establishing close relationships with each child. This individualized approach helps children become involved in a very integral way, in both the physical and social aspects of the program. Creative Adventures is a resource for boys and girls aged 8 - 12.
Academy MetroWest
Director: Bruce Sabian, M.A., LMHC
9 Tech Circle
Natick, MA, 01760
508-655-9200
email: AcademyMetroWest@yahoo.com
website: http://www.academymetrowest.com
BOOKS
Lots of books and materials on special education are available at the Morse Institute Library. Search the computer catalog under "Special Education" or by typing in a particular special need.
We bring our own small, traveling library of books to each SEPAC meeting. If you would like to borrow one, just come to a meeting and sign the book out.
LINKS
Natick Public Schools
Includes links to schools, school committee, curiculuum
Mass Dept of Ed - Special Education
Includes links to laws, on-line parent information, forms
Concord Special Education PAC
Includes answers to questions, referrals, information on testing, IEPs and 504s
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