Local Resources
Lowell Public Schools Resources
Lowell Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council
e-mail: Lowellspedpac@aol.com
Lowell Public Schools Special Education Home Page
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – Lowell
55 Techology Drive, Suite 202
Lowell, MAÂ 01851
978-322-4300
DDS Northeast Region Adult Autism Resource Guide (online)
NAMI Greater Lowell
PO Box 692
Tyngsboro, MAÂ 01879
617-580-8541
namigreaterlowell@gmail.com
Northeast Arc – Autism Support Center
1 Southside Rd.
Danvers, MAÂ 01923
(855) MY-NEARC
(855) 696 -3272
info@ne-arc.org
Northeast Arc is the DDS-funded Center for the northeast region, which includes Lowell and the surrounding communities. They offer activities and events to families living with autism. They help parents find the services and supports, offer support groups, workshops and more. This agency offers in-home services, early intervention, recreation, employment and more.
Paul Center for Learning and Recreation, Inc.
39 Concord Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
978-256-4396Â Â Â Fax: 978-256-3054
director@thepaulcenter.org
Provides services for people with special needs and their families including workshops, respite and vacation programs, and more.
Mentor South Bay
22 Olde Canal Drive
Lowell, MA 01851
Office: 978-453-6800
EC Office: 978-452-1736
Fax: 978-453-6767
Partners in Child Development
7 Technology Drive
Suite 201
Chelmsford, MA 01863
978-475-3806
General Mailbox:
info@mypcd.org
Early Intervention:
earlyintervention@mypcd.org
Seven Hills Family Support Centers
7 Technology Dr., Unit 103
Chelmsford, MA 01863
978-560-5751
Seven Hills is the go-to source for families supporting a loved one with a disability. Our four Family Support Centers in Massachusetts act as a hub of information, resources, supportive services, parent training videos, and activities for individuals with disabilities, families, and the greater community. With an emphasis on providing person-centered and culturally and linguistically competent support services across the lifespan. Our Family Support Navigators provide a wide array of options to individuals with disabilities and their families that enable them to stay together and live in a nurturing environment, maintain relationships with families and loved ones, and be welcomed, contributing members in their home communitie
Thom Anne Sullivan Center
126 Phoenix Ave.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 453-8331
Provides screenings, referrals, services and support for children birth to age three and their families
UMASS Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
The center promotes interdisciplinary research involving UMASS Lowell students. The center also offers workshops and programs about ASD open to the public. CARE also offers various services for individuals with ASD and their families such as an Autism Support Group for parents, a monthly social networking program for young adults, and a group for UMASS students who have ASD.
State and New England Resources
Association for Autism and Neurodiversity
85 Main Street, Suite 3,
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 393-3824
AANE works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Autism.
The Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health
E. K. Shriver Center
University of Massachusetts Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North, Suite S3-301
Worcester, MA 01655
774-455-4056
AIRC@umassmed.edu
Resources for consumers, providers, clinicians, employers, and educators on issues related to medical insurance for autism and behavioral treatments.
Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
The goal of the foundation is to help families affected by autism live life to the fullest.
They offer various programs that support families, from programs, to assistance finding resources, as well as financial assistance for resources.
Family TIES of Massachusetts
(800) 331-0688
(617) 236-7210
Family TIES is staffed entirely by family members of children with special health needs, disabilities and/or medical complexities with lived experience. We are focused on families with children from birth to age 26.
Federation for Children with Special Needs
The Schrafft Center
529 Main Street, Suite 1M3
Boston, MA 02129
(800) 331-0688
(617) 236-7210
info@fcsn.org
Lurie Center for Autism
1 Maguire Road
Lexington, MA 02421
Phone: 781-860-1700
Fax: 781-860-1766
Email: luriecenter@mgb.org
The Lurie Center for Autism is a multidisciplinary clinical, research, training and advocacy program dedicated to treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders across the lifespan.
Massachusetts Advocates for Children, Autism Center
25 Kingston St., 2nd Floor
Boston, MAÂ 02111
617-357-8431
The Autism Center works with elected official and partners to create laws and regulations to ensure that children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have access to the services and resources they need in order to reach their full potential.
The center also provides training to parents about state services and programs to help their children as well as their legal rights to obtain these services.
The Massachusetts Sibling Support Network
(617) 807-0558
info@masiblingsupport.org
The Massachusetts Sibling Support Network supports siblings of people with disabilities across the Commonwealth. We strive to create welcoming communities for siblings that are inclusive, empowering, and provide needed answers. We are a leader in promoting the sibling voice at tables across Massachusetts as we provide direct sibling support services, including educational presentations and information and referral support.
Wrightslaw Yellow Pages for Kids
An online resource of services and providers
National Resources
Sibling Support Project
Founded in 1990, the Sibling Support Project is the first national program dedicated to recognizing, promoting and addressing the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of siblings of people with developmental, health, and mental health concerns.
Understood
Understood is an organization whose purpose is to provide resources for special needs people and their supporters to help them navigate the world.
Wrightslaw
Provides resources with up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Keeping People with Autism Safe
This site about keeping loved ones with autism safe was recommended by Mary from Seattle. Although the site is a home improvement site, it provided much excellent information about autism and safety including many resources.
Keeping Your Autistic Kids Safe at Home (from the website Home Advice)
Major Vision Centers Treating Children with Developmental Disabilities (from Children’s Vision Massachusetts)
Resource Guide for Seniors on the Autism Spectrum
This guide covers the following:
– Symptoms of autism in older adults
– Challenges faced by older adults on the spectrum
– Support for older adults with autism and their caregivers, and more.