November 2020
NEW Autism Alliance Covid-19 Family Grants 
Autism Alliance Grant Funding Now Accepting Applications November 1- November 20
The Autism Alliance is happy to announce our Covid-19 Holiday grant cycle. The funding is money we raised through the Fall Flutie 5K and additional funds provided through the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. We would like help families during the holiday season to make this year a little brighter for you and your loved one with autism. Please see link for grant application and guidelines.
Family Satisfaction Survey 
We want to hear from YOU!! We would like to know what you think about the services the Autism Alliance provides to you and your family. We value your feedback and will use the responses to better meet our needs and directly improve our services. The estimated time to complete the survey is 5 minutes. Thank you for your time and the opportunity to serve you and your family and our community.
Recreation Programs Sponsored by the 
Faith's Dance Party Tuesday November 10th 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 share fun Thanksgiving facts, favorite foods and songs. 
Southwick Zoo Club Thursday November 12th 9:30 -10:00 a.m. Special Edition Southwick Zoo Club. This program is open to all ages. Home and school classrooms that support students with autism are invited to join. 
Thanksgiving Trivia Tuesday November 17th 4:00-4:30 p.m. Join us for Thanksgiving Trivia where we will find the answers to some classic trivia questions about Turkeys, Parades, and Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. This program is for all ages. 
Holiday Sing-a-long Saturday December 5th 2:00-3:00 p.m. Come and celebrate the songs of the season at our Annual Children's Holiday Sing-a-long featuring Roman Music Therapy. We welcome families, children and siblings of ALL ages to join in this years virtual fun!
Support Groups 
SibShop Saturday November 7th 
Just for Dads Thursday November 12th 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
Parent Support Group Friday November 13th 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.
Without Limits Support Group Friday November 20th 11:00-11:30 a.m. Adults 18+ ( with an Asperger's profile), are welcome to join us on zoom for our monthly support group meeting.
Portuguese Support Group Monday November 23rd 6:30-8:30 p.m. Portuguese Speaking Families are invited to our monthly support group.
NEW Autism Housing Pathways FREE HOUSING WORKSHOPS 
Section 8 Housing Application Assistance Tuesday November 10th The Autism Alliance, in partnership with Cathy Boyle of Autism Housing Pathways, is pleased to be able to offer FREE Section 8 Application Sessions to our families and individuals with ASD. During this 40-minute appointment on Zoom, participants complete applications for the Section 8 Centralized Waiting List and the DHCH Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program list. For more information and to sign-up for a time please click on the link below. Housing Consultations Monday November 2nd Friday November 20th The Autism Alliance, in partnership with Cathy Boyle of Autism Housing Pathways, is pleased to be able to offer FREE Housing Consultations to our families and individuals with ASD. During each 50 minute appointment, participants complete a guided questionnaire. For more information and to sign-up for a time please click on the link below.
Grief and Loss Support Group and Parent Education Workshop 
Grief and Loss Group Thursday November 5th and 19th 12 noon - 1:00 p.m This is a group for family members raising a loved one on the Spectrum. Caregiving can be an all-consuming process and we don’t always take the time to reflect on our own experiences and emotions as we care for others. 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. Offered on Zoom. Please register at below link. Facilitated by Jennifer Wiles, LMHC, BC-DMT, Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home. Open to all at no cost through a generous grant from The New York Life Foundation. 
Solutions with Pam Kaufmann Thursday November 5th 11 a.m.- 12 noon A sixty-minute question and answer workshop designed to help parents learn tips for effective communication with their school, and strengthen relationships with their teachers. Attendees must register and are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time. This is a great way to sharpen your advocacy skills and learn practical ways to help support your son/daughter's during Covid-19. Participants must have a son/daughter with Autism and live in one of the following towns: Ashland, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlboro, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland and Westborough
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDRAISING PARTNERS 
Golf for Autism Fundraiser 
The Berlin Police Department 
Autism Behavioral Center
Healthy Heroes Weekly Resources 
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