Healthy Heroes Weekly Resources This Week's Picks 
Friendship with Faith Thursday, February 11th at 4:00 PM
In this NEW group participants will share their favorite interests, explore fun topics, and create a group power point together. Faith is a fourth year Psychology student at Salve Regina, and a sibling of a brother with Autism. Faith is excited to lead this new program and meet all that join. All ages are welcome. 
Parent Support Group Friday, February 12th at 1:00 PM
Family members meet to share joys and concerns of raising children on the autism spectrum. Registration is not necessary - just Zoom by! 
Sibshop Saturday, February 13th at 1:00 PM
Let's Zoom together. Inviting all brothers and sisters of children with Autism to meet and chat. Sibshop is a place for brothers and sisters (ages 7-12) of children with Autism to meet with other siblings. It is a relaxed environment that gives the siblings a place to talk about their lives while playing games and getting to know each other. 
BLOG, SPEECH/LANGUAGE RESOURCES Reframing Echolalia in Autism: It’s Not a Bad Thing!
Echolalia in autism can be confusing for educators and parents who are trying to teach their child or student to talk. They are happy the child is verbal but aren’t sure how to guide the child from echolalia to spontaneous, flexible speech. 
Weighted Vests FAQ's
Weighted vests are often recommended for children with autism. Usually, they are recommended by a therapist to help a child focus in the classroom or calm down and sometimes to help with stereotypical behaviors, or stimming. Below are the answers to the most common questions about weighted vests and where you can purchase them.
www.AutismAlliance.org | (508) 652-9900 | AutismAlliance@Advocates.org Our Contact Information 
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