Autism Alliance of MetroWest, A Program of Advocates Inc.
14 East Central Street
Morse Institute Library
Natick, MA 01760
Web Site: http://www.autismalliance.org
Information Specialist: Nannette Ohman
E-mail: autismalliance@earthlink.net
Hours: Please call first. Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Organization: Autism Alliance of MetroWest, A Program of Advocates Inc. offers resources, services, programs and support to families with children diagnosed with autism /pervasive developmental disorders.
Additional Locations: None.
Population(s) Served: Families with children diagnosed with autism.
Language(s): ASL, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish,
Services:
- Information & Referral
- Sibshops: Sibling Support Groups
- Newcomer's Information Packet
- Swim Program
- Family Outings
- Newsletter
- Support Groups
- Support Staff
- Books,Audio Tapes, Video Tapes*
- Dougie's Corner*
- First Responder's Trainings
- Monthly Support Group Meetings (mornings, evenings, singles only, dad's only, daughters only)
- Speaker Series
- One-on-One Jump Start
- Community Awareness Events
- Teen outdoor recreation program (seasonal)
- Elementary school autism education program (Straight AAA's Video / DVD)
"*For Safekeeping" is a twenty-minute video used to train police, fire & emergency personnel throught Massachusetts. Also educates hospital, school and church groups, as well as first responders in any community.
*"Straight AAA's All About Autism" is a video that educates elementary school-age children about their peers with autism.
* Dougie's Corner is a quiet nook at Morse Institute Library that houses materials for newly diagnosed families.
"One-on-One Jump Start" Choose an existing program in your community and add a one-on-one aide for your child. We will provide the funds and the one-on-one aide so that your child can successfully attend a typical art, gym, T-ball or computer program.
Eligibility/Criteria/Enrollment: We strongly encourage eligibility through the State Division of Autism / DMR. Contact us for details.
Fees: No fee to join mailing list; registration fees for specific programs.
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AAM last responded to our request for an update on 5/26/2010.
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