Resource Directory

The resource directory includes a searchable database of self-submitted providers who specialize in working with people with autism.

While we do check each submission for obvious errors before they are included, the information may have changed since it was submitted, or it may have been submitted with errors. The directory is provided for the convenience of research purposes only. We are not recommending any particular service or provider. If you would like more provider information, please contact our Springfield office at 413-529-2428 or email autismconnections@pathlightgroup.org.

We are in the process of building this directory – please let us know if you have any difficulty in searching for a particular service or using the database in general.

Search hint: less is more! Some providers have not completed all of the information/search fields, which may limit the number of results you will get in any search. It is best to choose a broad range category, and then review the information carefully to see if they fit your needs. For example, some providers did not fill in the age range field, so if you limit your search by age, you will eliminate those providers even if they identify in their text description that they provide services for the age range you require.

Mary Beth Forton

www.marybethforton.com
Category: Education
Sub-Category: Education > Educational Advocates,
Education > Schools
Contact: Mary Beth Forton, M.A.T.
Phone: 413-768-8242
Address: 39 Wilson Graves Rd.
Shelburne, MA 1370
Populations Serviced: Males, Females, LGBTQ+, Multicultural, Immigrant/Refugee
Languages Spoken: English
Do you accept MassHealth: Yes
Other insurance you accepted: N/A
Do You Have a Wait List: Yes
Average Wait Before a Client May be Seen: I am usually able to begin working with clients immediately or refer to another advocate.
Description: Mary Beth Forton serves as a special education advocate for children ages 5-21, working with families in western and central MA to ensure that they understand their legal rights and get the educational services their child needs to succeed. Mary Beth brings over 30 years of experience working in the education field, including being a special education teacher and special education surrogate parent. She is also the parent of several children with special needs and is passionate about ensuring that all children with special needs get the supports they need to thrive at school and in life.