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.

Whole Children

wholechildren.org
Category: Recreation
Sub-Category: "Recreation > Activities,
Recreation > Camps,
Support Groups > Parent / Family Support,
Support Groups > Peer Support,
Peer Support,
Recreational Services,
Sexuality Issues Supports,
Social Skills Trainers/Groups,
Enrichment classes (""Boundaries & Relationships"")"
Contact: Julie Hooks
Phone: 413-585-8010
Address: 41 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 1035
Populations Serviced: Males, Females, LGBTQ+, Multicultural, Immigrant/Refugee
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
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: If a class is full, the wait until the class is next offered is about three months.
Description: Our mission at Whole Children is to provide recreational, social, and enrichment programs for children and teens of all abilities, specially designed for those with special needs. We provide valuable resources for their families and facilitate integration with the larger community in which we live. All of our classes have built-in skill building components, whether it's teaching the finer points of basketball, how to navigate the playground, or how to talk to friends. We are a social/recreation center that welcomes families and students of all abilities, philosophies, and cultures. We are not a therapeutic program and we do not adhere to any one system or approach to teaching, running groups, or working with students. Whole Children is a community of families who are walking a similar path and who are happy to share the experience!