TILL's regional autism support center provides training, consultation, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and specialized services to children and families. Our approach involves "learning through participation". Rather than learn appropriate social behavior as a concept, our wide range of activities in the community teaches children and young adults how to behave appropriately and cope with environmental stimulation which can be overwhelming when not properly prepared to deal with it. Our experienced staff, clinicians and behavior specialists offer practical methods based on the latest information and treatment modalities for those diagnosed with autism.

Our Autism Support Center provides the following services.

Home Visits: At the family's request we can arrange home visits to help parents best understand their child in his/her own environment.
School Consultation: At a family or school's request, our staff can visit children at their school, observe them and give a list of helpful recommendations to be implemented throughout the child's school day.
Autism Intensive Family Support: This service provides behavioral consultation for families who are experiencing difficulties with their children on a daily basis. Our consultants come for 3 months to the family home to assist parents with the development of behavioral techniques, activity of daily living skills, and social skills for their child. ABA specialists are utilized when appropriate.

TILL has been a leader in developing community based programs which emphasize interpersonal skills, sports and recreation and new social connections through community activities. We offer a wide array of social programs designed to expand family networks and learning through fun and new experiences.

Boston Families for Autism (BFA), started as a grass roots organization to serve families from the Boston community with children with autism. It merged with TILL and offers valuable family expertise to our autism support services.

Our Social programs include:

• Sports and Recreation Programming
• Support Groups
• Dads' Group
• Teen Groups
• Social Skills Groups
• School Vacation Programs
• Sensory/Social Integration Gym Programs
• Swim Programs

As the Metro Region Autism Support Center, TILL works with children and families who are eligible for services under the state's autism waiver program. Let us hear from you if you eligible for waiver services.

For more information call Carmen Abreu-Riley at 781-302 4835 or contact carmen.abreuriley@tillinc.org