Project CHILLD offers free information meetings about the benefits of the Dynamic Listening System at 7pm every first Wednesday of each month. Director, Kathy Carley gives a brief presentation then opens things up for questions and answers. You will also be given a tour of the clinic and an opportunity to try on some headphones to hear for yourself what it sounds like when you do the listening program.

In partnership with the Autism Society, AMC Theaters, bring Sensory Friendly Films to families affected by autism on a monthly basis to select communities. The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

Piers Park Sailing - Adaptive Sailing. Nationally recognized as the best program for disabled sailors in the country. Sailing is for everyone of all abilities to enjoy for an entire lifetime. Adaptive Coordinator is Maureen McKinnon-Tucker, Gold Medalist in sailing at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games.

Foundations of Learning in Children with and without Developmental Disabilities: A research study to develop and/or improve on educational procedures for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Enrolling typically developing children and adolescents, and those with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities & Down syndrome between the ages of 3 and 22. Study visits can take place in your home or at the Shriver Center in Waltham, MA. Compensation for your time and participation. Contact 781.642.0020 or shriver.recruit@umassmed.edu.

Music, Social and Career Programs For ASD Teens and Young Adults: The University of Massachusetts Lowell offers programs for high functioning adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Scholarships are available. Choices include: SoundScape Music, Horizons College Preparation Mentoring, Employment Skills and Aspirations Social and Vocational Skills Support. For more information visit http://faculty.uml.edu/ahillier/ or contact Dr. Hillier ashleigh_hillier@uml.edu  or 978-934-2930.