Celebrating Two Years of Neurodiversity: ANNA’s Impact and Future Vision
🎈🎈 It’s Our Second ANNA-versary! 🎈🎈 Two years ago, we opened the doors of our first center with the belief that autistic children and their families deserve care that honors their individuality while providing them with meaningful support. We set out to show that families should be true partners in their child’s care, that high […]
Kick Off 2026 with Community Fun: January Events for Autism Families
Happy New Year and welcome to The Autism Advocate, ANNA’s monthly newsletter! We hope this will be a helpful source of information about upcoming events, tips for caregivers, community resources and more. We would love to hear your feedback and ideas for future editions! ANNA Announcements Second Annual ANNA Family Playdate We would love for […]
December Highlights: Family Playdate & Inclusive Events for the Autism Community
Welcome to The Autism Advocate, ANNA’s monthly newsletter! We hope this will be a helpful source of information about upcoming events, tips for caregivers, community resources and more. We would love to hear your feedback and ideas for future editions! ANNA Announcements Second Annual ANNA Family Playdate Save the date for our ANNA Family Playdate! […]
November Highlights: Community Support, Events, and Resources for Autism Advocacy
Welcome to The Autism Advocate, ANNA’s monthly newsletter! We hope this will be a helpful source of information about upcoming events, tips for caregivers, community resources and more. We would love to hear your feedback and ideas for future editions! ANNA Announcements Join Us for Our Open House and Donation Drive We’re excited to welcome you […]
Embrace October: Events and Resources for the Autism Community
Welcome to The Autism Advocate, ANNA’s monthly newsletter! We hope this will be a helpful source of information about upcoming events, tips for caregivers, community resources and more. We would love to hear your feedback and ideas for future editions! ANNA Announcements ANNA Trunk or Treat – Thank you! We loved seeing so many families […]
Empowering Communities: September Highlights from The Autism Advocate Newsletter
Welcome to The Autism Advocate, ANNA’s monthly newsletter! We hope this will be a helpful source of information about upcoming events, tips for caregivers, community resources and more. We would love to hear your feedback and ideas for future editions! ANNA Announcements ANNA Trunk or Treat Save the date for an inclusive Trunk or Treat […]
Embracing Neurodiversity: Transforming Language in Autism Advocacy
Welcome to The Autism Advocate, ANNA’s monthly newsletter! We hope this will be a helpful source of information about upcoming events, tips for caregivers, community resources and more. We would love to hear your feedback and ideas for future editions! ANNA Announcements Research Study Opportunity UMass Chan Medical School is currently enrolling for a longitudinal […]
Empowering Neurodiversity: Insights and Resources from The Autism Advocate
Welcome to The Autism Advocate, ANNA’s monthly newsletter! We hope this will be a helpful source of information about upcoming events, tips for caregivers, community resources and more. We would love to hear your feedback and ideas for future editions! ANNA Announcements Holiday Closures Please note that all ANNA centers will be closed on the […]
5 Things Every Parent Should Know About IEPs

What is an IEP? An IEP stands for Individualized Education Program. It’s a written plan developed for students with disabilities who are in need of special education services.
Embracing Neurodiversity: Insights and Resources from The Autism Advocate May 2025
Welcome to The Autism Advocate, ANNA’s monthly newsletter! We hope this will be a helpful source of information about upcoming events, tips for caregivers, community resources and more. We would love to hear your feedback and ideas for future editions! ANNA Announcements Holiday Closures Please note that all ANNA centers will be closed on the […]