Mark your calendars! In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, The Arc South Shore is hosting several events to bring awareness to, support, and celebrate those with autism. Events include caregiver wellness, an ice cream social, sensory friendly movie, story time yoga, and a Disney animation social club. Please visit this website for event-specific dates, details, and how to register!
In addition, organizations all over MA are hosting events and activities with a focus on including and providing access to neurodiverse individuals and families. Below are some of the events that are scheduled for the rest of the month of April around the state:
Bailey’s “Autism Family Day” at the Zoo **RSVP by April 15
When: Saturday, April 29 from 9:30-2pm
Where: Franklin Park Zoo
Sensory-Friendly Sundays at the Museum
When: Sunday, April 16 from 9-10am
Where: Charlestown, MA
Adaptive Indoor Climbing for All Ages
When: Sunday, April 16
Where: Adaptive Climbing Group, Somerville, MA
Miracle League Baseball for Adults
When: Sunday, April 16 – June 4
Suicide Prevention & Awareness in Autistic Adults and Adolescents
When: Wednesday, April 19
Where: Webinar presented by Vinfen of Cambridge, MA
AMC Sensory Friendly “The Super Mario Brothers Movie”
When: Saturday, April 22
Where: AMC Theatres in Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro
When: Sunday, April 23-June 4
Where: Hingham, MA
Adaptive Climbing for Ages 5-17
When: Sunday, April 23
Where: Adaptive Climbing Group, Somerville, MA
When: Sunday, April 23 from 4-5:30pm
Where: Somerville Theatre, Somerville, MA
Parent Group: Children with Autism hosted by Sudbury SEPAC
When: Wednesday, April 26 from 12:30-2pm
Where: The Local, Wayland, MA
Autism Conference for Parents & Professionals
When: Saturday, April 29 from 10-2pm
Where: Virtually with Endicott College, Beverly, MA
Free Sensory-Friendly Petting Zoo hosted by Bierman Autism Centers
When: Sunday, May 7 from 11-1pm
Where: Bierman Autism Centers, Bedford, MA
Visit the Autism Speaks website to learn more about autism and how you can get involved, not just this month, but year round!