Resources for Children with Special Needs

Special needs can include a variety of conditions – physical, psychological, cognitive and other conditions – which may require extra care. Here are some local resources and programs to help you and your child.

Lexington Resources

Lexington SEPAC/SEPTA

lexingtonsepacsepta.wildapricot.org Parents supporting parents of children with special needs in Lexington Public Schools

Lexington Children’s Place

www.lexingtonma.org/childrens-place An integrated preschool for children with and without special education needs.

Child & Family Psychological Services (CFPS)

www.cfpsych.org CFPS strives to provide access to the highest quality, comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation, treatment, and consulting services.

Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre

www.jwhayden.org Programs are offered throughout the year that accept children with special needs.

Lexington Recreation Department

www.lexingtonma.gov/recreation-community-programs Programs are offered that accept children with special needs.

Massachusetts Resources

Family Ties of MA

www.massfamilyties.org Information and support network for families and children with Disabilities, Special health care needs or chronic illnesses.

Federation for Children with Special Needs

fcsn.org The federation serves as a center of parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their parents.

INTERFACE

interface.williamjames.edu A mental health referral service, offered by the Town of Lexington and Lexington Public Schools, and provided by William James College.

MA Early Intervention (EI)

www.mass.gov/orgs/early-intervention-division EI is a program for infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years old) who have developmental delays or are at risk of a developmental delay.

MA Department of Education, Special Education

www.doe.mass.edu/sped Oversees the public education of all children in Massachusetts, including compliance with Special Education legal requirements.

MA Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils

fcsn.org/masspac A grassroots organization for Sped PAC parents and supporters across the Commonwealth.

Special Needs Advocacy Network

www.spanmass.org A grassroots effort by parents/advocates whose mission is to support children into becoming self advocates.

MA Advocates for Children

www.massadvocates.org A non-profit organization dedicated to being an independent and effective voice for children who face barriers to equal educational and life opportunities.

Thom Mystic Valley Early Intervention Program

www.thomchild.org/mystic-valley.htm Thom Mystic Valley is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive, and family-centered early intervention services to infants, toddlers, their families, and others in the community who care for them.