Calendar of Events
“I love going to the trainings that Community Resources offers. It is not only a great way to learn how to help my child, but to network with other families as well.”

Workshops & Events

Community Resources offers Training, Educational Workshops, and Conferences for teachers, professionals, families, and friends that address topics such as:

  • the basics of autism
  • teaching and communication strategies
  • the special education law
  • sensory, sleep, diet and personal care issues

 

Social Skill Builders
Date and time:  Monday, May 19; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location:  The Association For Community Living; One Carando Drive, Springfield, MA
For more information, please contact LuAnn Bousquet at (413) 732-0531.


May 2008

Strategies for Effective Advocacy
Date & time:  Thursday, May 15; 6:30 - 8:30 pm;  RSVP  by Monday, May 12.
Location:  Community Resources for People with Autism; 116 Pleasant St.; Ste. 366; Easthampton, MA
Speakers:  Laurel Peltier (Educational Advocate); Susan Hackney (Mediator); Jeanne Troxell Munson
This interactive workshop will focus on communication skill building and conflict resolution for parents as members of their child’s IEP team through role-playing and one-on-one advice from the panel of speakers.
For more information or to register, please contact Amy Pinney at (413) 529-2428, pinneya@theassn.org

June 2008

Sexuality Concerns and Your Child:  Talking About Sensitive Issues
Date and Times:  Tuesday, June 3;  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm:  ages 10 - 13;  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm:  ages 14 - 17; RSVP by Friday, May 30.
Speaker:  Sally Fogel, M.Ed., AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator
Location: Holyoke Community College--Kittredge Center 301 (303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke, MA)
Sexuality and sexual concerns are complex and may cause much confusion for the individual with special needs. This workshop will provide information for pre-teens, teens, and their parents about how sexuality education and social skills learning for their children may best be addressed.
For more information or to register, please contact Amy Pinney at (413) 529-2428, pinneya@theassn.org

Insight Into Autism
Date and Time:  Thursday, June 12; 6:00 - 8:30 pm; RSVP by Tuesday, June 10
Speaker:  Jason Litto
Location:  Community Resources For People With Autism; 116 Pleasant St., Ste. 366; Easthampton, MA
An Interactive workship designed to introduce families and caretakers to Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Characteristics and strategies to help individuals are discussed, as well as some of the social and cognitive difficulties that people with Autism experience.  The workshop will also provide an opportunity to meet other parents of children and young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.  We encourage friends, family members, and support persons to attend this valuable workshop.
For more information or to register, please contact Amy Pinney at (413) 529-2428, pinneya@theassn.org


To register for an event, you can register online or pdf download a registration form and mail to:

Community Resources for People with Autism
116 Pleasant Street, Suite 366
Easthampton, MA  01027

Community Resources hosts many functions throughout the year such as a Family Picnic, Holiday Party, and Fundraising events.  Be sure to look for updates!
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