Non AANE Events

Events listed on this page are not sponsored by the AANE. We would be happy to post your events relevant to children and adults with Asperger Syndrome.

For more information about these events, please contact the sources listed on this page, not the AANE office.

Thank you.

See AANE Events for AANE-sponsored events.

Please use the Event Submission Form on the left to submit new non-AANE events.

Autism Awareness Storytime

Sponsored by Autism Speaks

The Brookline Barnes & Noble will hold its special “Let’s Be Friends: An Autism Awareness Storytime Event” for children ages six to ten. The program will feature a reading of storybooks about austim, followed by activities and a discussion.

When: Wednesday, April 16th at 3:30 pm
Where: Barnes & Noble, Brookline, MA
Contact: Sabrina Carpe at 617-232-0594 or crm1942@bn.com

2nd Annual Comedy Night and Silent Auction

Sponsored by the Spotlight Program

Starring Gary Gulman (The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing)
with Spotlight All-Stars' Theater and Improv

When: Thursday, May 15th at 6:30 pm
Where: Spinelli's; Route One South, Lynnfield, MA
Cost: $75 plus sponsorship opportunities
RSVP by May 1st
Learn more (PDF)

Roger A. Bauman M.D. Parent Lecture Series on Autism Spectrum Disorders 2008

The Lassers Program is pleased to announce the first parent lecture series on Autism Spectrum Disorders.

When: Wednesday evenings in January through June 2008 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Charles River ARC, 59 E. Militia Heights Rd, Needham, MA Paul D. Merritt Center

Childcare will be provided each night for 10 spots on a first come, first serve basis. There will be light snacks/coffee provided.
Special thanks to Charles River ARC for their support in providing space.

Click here (PDF) for most recent schedule and directions. For updates on the schedule visit www.ladders.org.

New Shared Living Opportunity for Adults with ASD

CJP Disabilities Housing Initiative, Jewish Family & Children’s Service presents a New Shared Living Opportunity for Adults with ASD on Melton Rd, Brighton MA

Specifically for men (20-30yrs of age), living with ASD (including Asperger’s Syndrome).

Designated for 8 individuals who are ready to leave home but need support services to master the skills of independent living including help with paperwork and finances, setting up social/recreational activities, and meal preparation/planning. Staff in the home 7 days/week and on-call 24 hours per day.

Where: Located in a residential neighborhood in Brighton, ¼ mile from the Green Line
Cost: $2000/month. The fee for this program includes rent, utilities and staff support.

Interested? To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sandy Slavet at (781) 547-5327 ext. 1940.

Sunday Respite Program

JF&CS is pleased to partner with HALO's Family Circle program to provide planned Sunday respite for families caring for children and young adults with severe neurological disorders. The programming consists of a three hour art/music therapy and swimming program on sunday afternoons at the Newton JCC from 1-4 pm.

If you are interested or for more information, please contact Pat Ludwig at (781) 647-5327 x 4174

The Autism NetVerse Project

Johns Hopkins University presents The Autism NetVerse Project to collect poetry and artwork from individuals on the autism spectrum.

Please visit collaborator Autism Arts website for more
information and submission details: http://www.autismarts.com/gpage4.html2.html