Your Resource Hub for Autism Support

The Autism Support Center (ASC), a program of Vinfen, is designed to provide an array of information and referral services, resources, and supports to children and young adults up to age 22 with autismo e suas famílias. Os serviços e suportes incluem informações e encaminhamentos, treinamentos, acesso às informações mais recentes sobre autismo, clínicas consultivas, grupos de apoio, networking e orientação de pais e colegas, eventos sociais e recreativos e outras atividades.

Guidance for Families at Every Stage


Who We Support

Our services supports families of children and young adults with autism, including those with or without deficiência intelectual e de desenvolvimento.

The Center offers a range of resources and services to help families navigate an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, including information, guidance, support groups, and connections to community programs. Families can engage with the Center regularly or as needed, particularly during key transition points.

Programa de isenção de autismo

We provide Autism Support Broker services for children under age 9 enrolled in the Department of Developmental Services’ Autism Waiver Program (AWP).

AWP offers intensive in-home supports to help young children build social, emotional, communication, and behavioral skills. Families can access interventions such as behavior support, social and communication services, community integration, and respite. As a self-directed program, AWP allows families to choose services and hire staff that best meet their child’s needs.


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Recursos

Looking for additional guidance, tools, or community support? These trusted organizations offer information, services, and advocacy to help families navigate autism and related needs.

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Application


The Federation for Children with Special Needs


Boston Children’s Hospital Autism Spectrum Center


Boston Medical Center Autism Program


SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

Contate-nos

1208A VFW Parkway, Suíte 202
West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132

 @ASCVinfen

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