Family Trainings
Family Empowerment and Autism Connections
Upcoming Events
Recurring Events
Special Education Forum Series for parents
The last Wednesday of every month, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Zoom meeting, First Fall date: September 28, 2022
Autism Friends and Family Forum
The first Wednesday of every month, 7:30-8:30pm., Zoom meeting. 1st Fall date: September 7, 2022 (No group on October 5)
Autism Connections' Pioneer Valley Support Group
Meets in-person at MCS, Holyoke, the second Wednesday of every month, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. 1st Fall meeting September 14, 2022
One Time Events
Understanding the IEP with Nancy Farnsworth, Autism Connections
Wednesday, October, 19, 2022, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Past Events July 2022-July 2023
Mini Golf at Baker's Farm, September 28, 2022
Autism Connections
Charting the LifeCourse Explore, Plan, Problem-solve; September 27, 2022
presented by Donna Kushi, Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador. Password for recording: N6r28qd&
Autism Connections and Family Empowerment
Past Events July 2021-July 2022
Special Needs Financial Planning, Tuesday, April 19, 2022
prsented by Alexandria Dunn, from Special Needs Financial Planning, a speciality practice of Affinia Financial Group
An Insight into Autism, Wednesday, November 17, 2021
presented by Autism Connections
ABLE Accounts: Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs, Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Noontime Webinar
Presented by Mary Rubenis from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA)
Charting the Lifecourse (CtLC) Tools for Transition Planning, Tuesday, November 9, 2021, Webinar
With Laurel Peltier
Creating a Sensory Space at Home, Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Webinar
Spaces for both children and adults! with Sarah Weirich
You're With US!, Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Webinar
with Michael Plansky and Brianna Giacoppe of You’re With Us!
Self-Directed Services with DDS, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, Webinar
with DDS Self-Direction Manager Pamela Hickey
Coordinating Your Special Needs Financial & Estate Plan, Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Webinar
Caleb Harty, CFP®, Financial Advisor and Founder and Principal of Harty Financial
Bullying Prevention Training for parents and professionals, Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Webinar
with Johanne Pino from Massachusetts Advocates for Children
SSI and SSDI: Understanding and successfully applying for benefits, Saturday, November 7, 2020, Webinar
with SSI/SSDI Advocate Caitlin Thomas
Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition Training (ALEC), Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Webinar
with Captain Bill Cannata, Statewide Project Coordinator for ALEC
Creating your child’s IEP, Training with Educational Advocate Nancy Farnsworth, Monday November 2, 2020, Webinar
Transition Training for parents and professionals, October 13, 2020, Webinar
with Johanne Pino from Massachusetts Advocates for Children
Making Sense of MassHealth and Private Healthcare Financing, September 8, 2020, Webinar
with Pat Nemia from Mass Family Voices
School Reopening Topics August 25, 2020, Webinar
with Education Advocate Nancy Farnsworth
Social Capital and Building Community, June 26th 2020 Webinar
with Dr. Al Condeluci
Early Intervention & Turning Three During COVID-19 Webinar, June 16th, 2020
with Nancy Farnsworth and Deirdre Morrissey
Turning 18, What You Need to Know in a Nutshell, June 9th 2020
with Frederick M. Misilo, Jr., Esq.
Post High School Transition to Adult DDS Services Webinar, June 2nd, 2020
with Nancy Farnsworth and DDS representatives
Remote Learning and Special Education II, May 19th 2020
with Nancy Farnsworth
Charting the Life Course Webinar, May 12th, 2020
with Laura Peltier
Becoming Person Centered, May 6th 2020 Webinar
with Cheryl Ryan Chan
Remote Learning and Special Education I, May 5th 2020
with Nancy Farnsworth