Two Free Events To Celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
In recognition and celebration for Children’s Mental Health Week (May 1st-May 7th), The Child and Adolescent Neurodevelopment Initiative (CANDI) is hosting two informative and free events on May 3rd and May 5th. Join former Boston Red Sox All Star Curt Schilling and wife Shonda on May 3rd, 2011 as they share Shonda’s book, The Best Kind of Different.
Download May 1st Event Flyer
On May 5th, 2011 The Child and Adolescent Neurodevelopment Initiative (CANDI) will host Dr. Ross Green for “Collaborative Problem Solving and Children’s Mental Health: What Parents Need to Know.”
Download May 5th Event Flyer
Providers Information Fair
A Providers Information Fair “Shine a Light on Autism” will be held on April 1, 2011 from 5-6pm in the UMASS Medical School Library. Immediately following the fair will be a viewing of the Temple Grandin HBO Movie. Come celebrate Autism Awareness Month and gather with others to view the story of Temple Grandin, a woman with incredible abilities who has Asperger’s Disorder and help “Shine A Light on Autism”!
- 5:00 – 6:00 pm Providers Fair in the UMASS Medical School Lobby.
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm “Temple Grandin” Movie, Amphitheater 1
- 7:30 “Shine a Light on Autism” display on the UMASS Medical School Building
- Light refreshments will be provided.
- Held at UMASS Medical School Building, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA
Legal Planning for Special Needs in Massachusetts: A Family Guide to SSI, Guardianship, and Estate Planning
by Barbara Jackins is a highly recommended resource for families and professionals providing support to Massachusetts families. This book will help you to navigate through the tricky maze of government benefits, guardianship options and estate planning.
This book is available through the publisher, Authorhouse, at http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/BookDetail.aspx?Book=285449 or through www.Amazon.com
Housing Seminar: “Real Homes, Real Solutions”
A Housing Seminar: “Real Homes, Real Solutions” will be held on Saturday morning, March 19, 2011 in Marlboro, MA. This seminar will feature multiple professionals in the field of housing and a parent panel of families who have created unique models of housing.
See more: For more information contact www.ftwlaw.com/seminars or mfournier@ftwlaw.com or 508-459-8207
