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Is Any Parent In The Greater Boston (MA) Area Interested In A Friday-night Respite Program?
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For anyone who lives in the greater Boston (MA) area, I am starting a program this fall called "Michael's Place" (named after my brother, Michael, who has Autism). The program is going to be a Friday night respite program for children ages 6-10 with Autism and their siblings! We will do arts&crafts, cooking, games, and animal care (optional). This way, the kids can be in a safe environment and the parents can get a well-deserved night out! If you are interested, visit our website at… read more

posted June 13, 2012 (edited)
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A MyAutismTeam Member

There ARE people, you could try asking local public school districts to advertise for you and also churches, libraries, shopping stores, disability service organizations etc... In Glen Ellyn, IL which is too far for me to attend they have a group like this and she was actually able to turn a small apartment like area into a sensory playroom!

posted June 19, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you so much! Those are great ideas! I'll try!!

posted June 20, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you everyone for your kind words! It is really encouraging. We are having trouble finding people, but I am trying to stay optimistic! I think it could be a great program!

posted June 19, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

How I wish we had something like this in San Diego. NAMI has support groups for young adults, but none of them quite fit Grandson's Asperger's.

posted June 19, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

I'm in greater Hartford area and would love to have something like that closer for my two children with autism.

posted June 19, 2012

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