Resources for Children with Special Needs
Recreation for Children
This website offers many different recreational opportunities for children with diverse challenges. Camps, workshops and “disability friendly” events in Greater Massachusetts are on the web
page. www.spedchildmass.com/recreation Do To Learn
This provides an online collection of hands-on resources for children with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and learning disabilities.
Family Ties of Massachusetts
A statewide information and parent-to-parent support project for families of children with special needs and chronic illness.
781-774-6736
Planning for College for Teens with a Disability
www.going-to-college.org/planningindex.html
Kids Together, Inc
The goal of this website is to remove barriers that exclude people with disabilities.
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
A non-profit organization that focuses on the needs of adults and young adults with ADD and ADHD www.add.org
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder www.chadd.org
Autism Resources
Autism Speaks
Strategies and resources for raising a child with autism. www.autismspeaks.org
Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts
Coalition of individuals, families, and organizations that advocate on behalf of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
P: (781) 891 – 6270 ext. 102 217 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Asperger’s Association of New England
Provides resources for community education, advocacy, and networking. P: (617) 393 – 3824
E: info@aane.org 182 Main Street
Watertown, MA. 02472
Autism Support Center Services at TILL
Offers activities and resources for families caring for a loved one with autism. 20 Eastbrook Rd, Suite 201, Dedham, Ma
781-302-4600
http://www.tillinc.org/autism_support.html
MGH Aspire
Provides social skill support for children and teens through its summer camps, after school programs, teen transition and social skills groups.
1 Maguire Road, Lexington Ma
617-724-8005