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And here I get to say what I want to say. This webpage is dedicated to people who wish to learn about autism, and those who are caring for children or adults with developmental disabilities. It is specific to the state of Massachusetts, USA, particularly the Boston/metrowest region. Please tell me about any broken links you find. contact me


Knowledge is power
  • Autism Speaks The big wave that's heightened autism awareness. Working to get Medical Insurance to help pay for ABA... join the fight.
  • ARC Massachusetts Learn about state budget cuts to understand where funding is going. Trust but verify when your loved one with special need's services (IEP, ISP) get cut because of 'reductions in government funds.'
  • Epidemic Denial vs. Autism Acceptance, Prometheus blog. If you are in denial about your loved one having autism you will not like this website. All others, enjoy A Photon In The Darkness!
  • Oops, Wrong Planet! An online community for people with autism spectrum disorders, their families, and friends. Not everyone wants to be neurotypical...
  • This Way of Life Joel H. Smith, PhD, Advocate and adult with Asperger's disorder shares many thoughts and real life stories.
  • Karl Taro Greenfeld's site Karl is the brother of Noah, a man who is deeply affected by autism (an adult with low-functioning autism). His book Boy Alone is gut wrenching, honest, and greatly appreciated by people who need to hear the real deal about life for adults with low-functioning autism in the good old USA: before the disability rights movement (and deinstitutionalization) - and even today. Thank you to Karl and his parents for sharing their painful story... and advocating for adults with low-functioning autism.


  • Laws & Rights of people w/Disabilities
    • Disability Law Center of Massachusetts The Disability Law Center (DLC) is the Protection and Advocacy agency for Massachusetts.
    • Special Education Rights & Advocacy workshops Outstanding learning experience; understand the laws for special needs students, and how to navigate the SPED maze. Presented by Ellen Chambers (Founder of SPEDwatch Forum).
    • SPEDWatch Forum an organization and a movement. Learn the laws for special education in your state. Speak out for your children. Join and get free advice! The best bargain in Massachusetts for special education/developmental disability self-advocacy and thought-provoking dialog!
    • The school isn't complying with my child's IEP. Where do I go? Either 1) Hire a lawyer, 2) Hire an advocate or 3) Contact the Mass DOE Program Quality Assurance program, PQA
    • Do I need a lawyer to get my child SPED services? How fast do you want those services?
    • Concord, MA's SPED PAC website is an award-winner. Check it out particularly for testing & evaluations, and lawyers w/SPED expertise.
    • Wright's Law For accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
    • Quote the Massachusetts & Federal SPED "Regs." Look smart, be smart. Massachusetts Department of Education website

  • Where can I get assistance in Massachusetts?
    • Diagnosis, Therapies, Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders In general I do not promote organizations on my website, but there are so few that are highly qualified in the social skills/behavioral services arena that it is essential to mention them.
    • MGH Youthcare A consulting and services group focused on the needs of individuals with HFA, PDD/NOS, and Asperger's. They do social skills right.
    • ICCD Partners/Behavioral services An evaluation, consulting and ABA services group focused on the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Diagnosis for Adults and Children, neuropsychs, support groups, play groups, home-based services, ABA.
    • LADDERS under the direction of the beloved Dr. Margaret L. Bauman. LADDERS acronym stands for Learning & Developmental Disabilities Evaluation & Rehabilitation Services.
    • NESCA Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children and Adolescents. A private pediatric neuropsychology practice.
    • ASLPro.com An online dictionary of sign language... Candy, cookie, eat, hurt, bathroom, etc. Especially for nonverbal children and adults with autism.
    • ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)

    • Science in Autism
    • NECC Research Newsletter Ask a question, read about genetics, get clarification about what's junk and what's real, learn about ABA.
    • MMR? Gluten/Casein-free diets? Chelation? Verify this stuff before you spend money or hurt your child. Look up 'Andrew Wakefield' - a real quack! Quackwatch. For more autism-related quackery debunking, check Autism-Watch

  • What happens when no one is watching

    Safety for loved ones with Autism


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