WELCOME AUBURN, MASSACHUSETTS FAMILIES!

Welcome to our blog - the place for sharing, support and information for parents of children with special needs in the Auburn, MA community. More and more parents are signing up to join our online community, and that is very exciting! It also means that our community recognizes the need to be supportive to each other and to our schools. Raising a child with any special need is at best, difficult, and at worst it is heartbreaking, frustrating, and exhausting. Emotions can run the gamut, from elation to anger. We need to support each other through all of it.

As the manager of several online support communities since 2003, I have seen people vent their frustrations in a seemingly secure environment, only to find out that their words and print have been shared and caused significant problems for them. Please remain cautious about negative comments toward any particular persons, districts or situations that could be hurtful or harmful to your family or anyone else's family. This blog is not being moderated, but there are members here who work in the school systems, who have been invited as part of our efforts to create a cohesive, transparent, supportive community.

If you are having trouble with your school district, team, administrator or teachers, the most appropriate place to discuss those concerns are with your child's team. Thank you!

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012


BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - TOPSoccer!!


Once again Auburn is offering TOPSoccer – The Outreach Program for Soccer, a community-based training and placement program for young athletes with disabilities. The TOPS program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl with a mental or physical disability. This could include Downs Syndrome, ADHD, any form of Autism, and Cerebral Palsy. Each program is developed and structured to the specific needs of the participants. Modifications are made to the game and training environment to allow full participation and enjoyment to each athlete that participates.

More information can be found at http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/topsoccer.aspx
or by contacting Auburn coach Dan Hastings (508 721 9834); cdhast@msn.com
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BASIC RIGHTS WORKSHOP KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR


We hope that everyone's year has started smoothly, and are looking forward to meeting new parents at our first meeting of the year!  Please join us!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 7:00pm5 West Street, Auburn (APS Administrative offices)


The Workshop will address the rights and responsibilities of both parents/guardians and the school system in Special Education.  

We will have a brief business meeting immediately following the workshop.  Light refreshments provided.

Hope to see you there - look for the flyer coming home soon!  Pass it along to anyone you think might be interested - our meetings are open to all Auburn Public School families. 
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Monday, February 13, 2012


our April meeting:
Estate Planning for Special Needs Children: Everything You Need to Know about Minors and Adult Kids

Did you know that the single most common obstacle to your special needs child getting or continuing to receive his governmental benefits is a parent’s lack of estate planning? Are you concerned that you haven’t done any planning or that what you did may be inadequate? Then this program is for you!

If you are the parent(s) of a special needs child -whether she’s a minor or an adult- join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop. Attorney Kristina Vickstrom, of Vickstrom Law, will explore practical estate planning strategies that you can apply to safeguard your child’s wellbeing. Topics covered will include:
  • How to plan your estate for future government benefits of your child
  • Using Special Needs Trusts effectively
  • How to properly name beneficiaries on your retirement and investment accounts
  • How to balance the needs/ inheritance rights of your special needs child and your other children
  • Obtaining Guardianships and Conservatorships at/after age 18
  • Dealing with the Social Security Office

Tuesday, April 3rd at 7pm
5 West Street, Auburn MA 01501

Please RSVP to Cheryl Chan by calling 774-260-2426 or to Attorney Kristina Vickstrom online at admin@vickstromlaw.com or by calling 508.757.3800. Seating is limited so reserve your spot today. Refreshments will be served.



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