January Newsletter
Autism Alliance Linda M. Olsen Library Presents Guest Speaker - Author Elizabeth Field Author Elizabeth Field Wednesday January 20th 6:30 p.m. The Autism Alliance Linda M. Olsen Library is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Field, Author of the new book Building Communication and Independence for Children Across the Spectrum as our first Guest Speaker of 2021. Elizabeth is a Speech/Language Pathologist with over 40 years of experience providing therapy and consultation for children, families, and school teams impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Elizabeth has volunteered with the Autism Alliance in the past and we are very pleased to have her exclusively with us on zoom. This session will include: A BRIEF overview of the book and her philosophy of intervention; Some of the most important skills to address at different levels of communication ability, and why; Some key aspects of effective teaching methods and specific examples. We will have time for discussion and questions. Don't miss our on the FREE raffle where one lucky attendee will receive a complimentary copy of Elizabeth's book. Must be present to win. 
Recreation Programs Sponsored by the 
Drop-in Music January 19th 9:30-10:00 a.m. Come sing and dance with us as we enjoy music with our friends from Roman Music Therapy. Home and school classrooms that support students with autism are welcome to drop-in and join the fun. 
Winter Trivia Tuesday January 19 4:00-4:30 p.m. Join us for Winter Trivia where we will find the answers to some classic trivia questions about winter. This program is for all ages. 
Faith's Snowball Party Tuesday January 26th 4:00-4:30 p.m. Faith will be leading this super fun dance party featuring songs that YOU select. You are invited to join us as we move our bodies and listen to some fun favorites. 
Southwick Zoo Club Thursday January 14th 9:30-10:00 a.m. Winter Edition Southwick Zoo Club. This program is open to all ages. Home and school classrooms that support students with autism are welcome and invited to join. 
Glee Club Saturday January 9th 10:30-11:30.a.m Adults 18+ are welcome to join the Autism Alliance Virtual Glee Club for individuals with autism. This program is facilitated by our favorite music teacher, Mr. William Lynch, and co-lead with Sophie McLaughlin, expressive movement therapist. The group meets monthly and is a mixture of singing and movement.
Support Groups 
Just for Dads Wednesday January 6th 6:30-7:30 p.m. All Dads are invited to join us on zoom for our monthly support group Facilitated by Rob Sutherland, dad of two boys on the spectrum. Drop-ins are welcome 
Grief and Support Group Thursdays January 7th and 21st 12:00 noon -1:00 p.m. This is a group for family members raising a loved one on the Spectrum. In this group, we will discuss caregiving through the lifespan and through the lens of loss and grief, and we will discover ways to take care of our emotional and physical health in the process.
SibShop Saturday January 9th
Parent Support Group Friday January 8th 12:00-1:00 p.m. All family members are invited to join us as we meet virtually to share joys and concerns of raising loved ones on the autism spectrum. 
Portuguese Support Group Monday January 25th 6:30-8:30 p.m. Portuguese Speaking Families are invited to our monthly support group.
In case you missed one, or want to check back in, our Healthy Heroes Emails are published weekly for up-to-date resources and information. You can find these archived on our website along with our current and past monthly newsletters.
SPOTLIGHT Preview February 2021 Parent Education Workshop 
Individualized Education Plan-Covid-19 Wednesday February 24th 6:30-7:30 p.m. Don't wait until your child's next IEP date before you start planning!! Parents are welcome to join us for an evening with Pam Kaufmann, retired and former Special Education Director of Framingham Public School for an autism education workshop. This workshop will help parents better understand their child's IEP and updates created by the pandemic. All families are welcome. Don't miss out on this FREE virtual workshop.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the February 2021 Newsletter for "EXCLUSIVE" Autism Alliance Virtual Vacation Programs.
Connect With Us
www.AutismAlliance.org | (508) 652-9900 | AutismAlliance@Advocates.org Our Contact Information 
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January Newsletter
Autism Alliance Linda M. Olsen Library Presents Guest Speaker - Author Elizabeth Field Author Elizabeth Field Wednesday January 20th 6:30 p.m. The Autism Alliance Linda M. Olsen Library is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Field, Author of the new book Building Communication and Independence for Children Across the Spectrum as our first Guest Speaker of 2021. Elizabeth is a Speech/Language Pathologist with over 40 years of experience providing therapy and consultation for children, families, and school teams impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Elizabeth has volunteered with the Autism Alliance in the past and we are very pleased to have her exclusively with us on zoom. This session will include: A BRIEF overview of the book and her philosophy of intervention; Some of the most important skills to address at different levels of communication ability, and why; Some key aspects of effective teaching methods and specific examples. We will have time for discussion and questions. Don't miss our on the FREE raffle where one lucky attendee will receive a complimentary copy of Elizabeth's book. Must be present to win.
Recreation Programs Sponsored by the
Drop-in Music January 19th 9:00-9:30 a.m. Come sing and dance with us as we enjoy music with our friends from Roman Music Therapy. Home and school classrooms that support students with autism are welcome to drop-in and join the fun.
Winter Trivia Tuesday January 19 4:00-4:30 p.m. Join us for Winter Trivia where we will find the answers to some classic trivia questions about winter. This program is for all ages.
Faith's Snowball Party Tuesday January 26th 4:00-4:30 p.m. Faith will be leading this super fun dance party featuring songs that YOU select. You are invited to join us as we move our bodies and listen to some fun favorites.
Southwick Zoo Club Thursday January 14th 9:30-10:00 a.m. Winter Edition Southwick Zoo Club. This program is open to all ages. Home and school classrooms that support students with autism are welcome and invited to join.
Glee Club Saturday January 9th 10:30-11:30.a.m Adults 18+ are welcome to join the Autism Alliance Virtual Glee Club for individuals with autism. This program is facilitated by our favorite music teacher, Mr. William Lynch, and co-lead with Sophie McLaughlin, expressive movement therapist. The group meets monthly and is a mixture of singing and movement.
Support Groups
Just for Dads Wednesday January 6th 6:30-7:30 p.m. All Dads are invited to join us on zoom for our monthly support group Facilitated by Rob Sutherland, dad of two boys on the spectrum. Drop-ins are welcome
Grief and Support Group Thursdays January 7th and 21st 12:00 noon -1:00 p.m. This is a group for family members raising a loved one on the Spectrum. In this group, we will discuss caregiving through the lifespan and through the lens of loss and grief, and we will discover ways to take care of our emotional and physical health in the process.
SibShop Saturday January 9th
Parent Support Group Friday January 8th 12:00-1:00 p.m. All family members are invited to join us as we meet virtually to share joys and concerns of raising loved ones on the autism spectrum.
Portuguese Support Group Monday January 25th 6:30-8:30 p.m. Portuguese Speaking Families are invited to our monthly support group.
In case you missed one, or want to check back in, our Healthy Heroes Emails are published weekly for up-to-date resources and information. You can find these archived on our website along with our current and past monthly newsletters.
SPOTLIGHT Preview February 2021 Parent Education Workshop
Individualized Education Plan-Covid-19 Wednesday February 24th 6:30-7:30 p.m. Don't wait until your child's next IEP date before you start planning!! Parents are welcome to join us for an evening with Pam Kaufmann, retired and former Special Education Director of Framingham Public School for an autism education workshop. This workshop will help parents better understand their child's IEP and updates created by the pandemic. All families are welcome. Don't miss out on this FREE virtual workshop.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the February 2021 Newsletter for "EXCLUSIVE" Autism Alliance Virtual Vacation Programs.
Connect With Us
www.AutismAlliance.org | (508) 652-9900 | AutismAlliance@Advocates.org Our Contact Information
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