June 2020
Dear Families and Friends,
On behalf of everyone at the Autism Alliance we would like to Congratulate the Class of 2020. To all the amazing individuals we serve with autism, your siblings and the families that support you! We are proud of your accomplishments and for becoming the best YOU!
As we begin to move into the summer months we are happy to continue our 
Virtual Programming. We have support groups, fun NEW recreation/enrichment programs with our Autism Welcoming Partners, and guest speakers. As always don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need anything. We will do our best to help create supports and resources to meet the everchanging times.
- Warmly Allison and Pam
Staff Contact Information Allison Daigle, Co-Director Pam McKillop, Co-Director Kathy Paquette, Autism Specialist Alex Renzi, Autism Support Broker Marcia Nascimento, Autism Support Specialist for
Thanks to a generous donation from the Central MA (Sew We Care) Group, the Autism Alliance gifted over 50+ fabric face masks to
Music and Movement with Sophie
If you enjoy dance, learning fun choreography and getting closer to making your own tiktok, then don't miss out on this virtual program Time for Fitness with Faith
Back by popular demand, we have our low impact fitness class for ALL AGES. Cool music and fun moves will have you feeling good in no time. 
Weekly Virtual New England Aquarium
Join us each Tuesday afternoon on June 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th at 4:00pm when our friends at the New England Aquarium will have an Autism Alliance EXCLUSIVE up- close look at some of our favorite animals at the Zoo. Mark your calendars for this fun new program. ALL AGES are welcome. For zoom link just click button below. Weekly Virtual Southwick Zoo Club
Join us each Thursday morning on June 4th, 11th,18th and 25th at 10:30am when our friends at the Southwick Zoo will have an Autism Alliance EXCLUSIVE up- close look at some of our favorite animals at the Zoo. Mark your calendars for this fun new program. ALL AGES welcome. For zoom link click button below.
Virtual Support Groups 
Parents of School Age Children June 24th, 2020 -
Parents/Caregivers with Adult Children Living at Home June 16th, 2020 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Parents who are living with their adult children at home
Parents with Children/Adults Living Residentially June 18th, 2020 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Parents with a loved one in a residential setting are
Portuguese Speaking June 22nd, 2020 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Portuguese speaking families are invited to join
Without Limits for High Functioning Autism
June 26th, 2020 - 11:00am to 11:30am High Functioning Individuals with Autism are invited
Parent Training Series Featuring Jennifer Abramson, MS CCC- SLP Come join Jennifer Abramson, MS, CCC-SLP, on June 10 at 6:30 pm, as she discusses supporting communication for learners with autism in the time of the pandemic. Many of our kiddos with autism have complex communication needs. While they are often able to participate better in routines, the current pandemic has uprooted all routines and has had ripple effects throughout many families, with parents and siblings trying to both support communication in general, while managing new behaviors that may have emerged as a result of deviations from the typical routine. 
Individual Family Clinics & IEP Consultations 
We are here to provide support, information and assistance to parents and caregivers during the Covid-19 quarantine. This may mean exploring resource options available to your family as well as strategies to support your child or adult family member with Autism. Free IEP phone consultations regarding your child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. These phone calls are from the privacy of your home or office, with Pam Kaufmann, former Director of Special Education for The Framingham Public Schools. Pam volunteers her time and expertise to our families, answering IEP-related questions and offering advice. Thirty-minute phone consults take place during the day, from 12:00pm - 2:00pm. NEXT date is: Tuesday June 9th.
Healthy Heroes 
In case you missed one, or want to check back in, our daily Healthy Heroes Emails are archived on our website along with our current and past monthly newsletters. Don't miss out on our "All about Masks" Editions published on May 20th and 21st.
Ways to Support Your Loved One
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