Aspire Living & Learning

Webinar: Supporting Children and Adolescents in Uncertain Times
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | https://allinc.org/event/webinar-practical-tools-student-anxiety/
Join Aspire Living & Learning’s experts for a timely session, titled: “Supporting Children and Adolescents in Uncertain Times“.
Webinar Details

Date: April 22
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM (ET)

Presenters

Courtney Cotter, Ph.D., BCBA-D | Senior Director of Children’s Mental Health
Marlena Minkos, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA | Psychologist
Chelsea Colonese | School Psychologist

Overview
As schools continue navigating ongoing uncertainty, many students are experiencing heightened anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral challenges that impact classrooms and learning environments. This session provides school leaders and student support professionals with practical, school-ready strategies to promote emotional safety, maintain stabilizing routines, build healthy coping skills, and recognize when additional support may be needed.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will gain practical insights they can apply immediately in their school communities, including:

Promoting Emotional SafetyHow to help students feel secure, supported, and understood even when circumstances feel unpredictable.
Maintaining Routine and StructureStrategies for creating stability and consistency that help students stay regulated and engaged.
Developing Healthy Coping StrategiesTools and techniques educators and caregivers can use to help students build resilience and manage big emotions.
Recognizing When to Seek Additional SupportKey behaviors and signals that may indicate a student needs additional intervention or behavioral health support.

Save your spot and register today.

2026 New Hampshire Family Support Conference
2026-04-25 08:00 - 16:00 | Grappone Center, 70 Constitution Ave, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join the Aspire Living & Learning team at 2026 New Hampshire Family Support Conference on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Grappone Center in Concord.
This is event is for learning, connection, and fun with families from across the state.

Engaging workshops
Valuable vendors
Networking opportunities
A supportive and welcoming community

Workshops are open to all ages; however, some subject matter may not be appropriate for all individuals. Interested in attending?
Register to attend today.

ADDP's LEAD! Conference
2026-05-06 09:30 - 14:45 | MGM Hotel Springfield, Springfield, MA, United States
Connect with the Aspire team in Springfield, MA!
Aspire Living & Learning is proud to sponsor the LEAD! Conference in Springfield, MA, an event grounded in strengthening leadership and connection. We’re looking forward to engaging with fellow leaders, sharing practical strategies, and contributing to conversations that strengthen the systems, teams, and supports people rely on every day.

ASRC’S 2026 Annual WALK FOR AUTISM
2026-05-17 09:30 - 13:00 | Quinnipiac University, 370 Bassett Road, North Haven, CT, United States
Join the Aspire team in Connecticut for the Annual Walk for Autism
We’re walking to support Connecticut residents living with autism, and we’d love to have you join us.
This Community Building Event is free to attend, but registration is required for all participants.
Why Walk With Us: 100% of funds raised stay right here in Connecticut, directly supporting our neighbors living with autism.

Registration opens at 8:00 am and the Walk Start time is at 10:00 am.
The Resource Fair runs from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Learn about ASRC’s annual walk for Autism.
Learn more about Aspire’s Autism Services.

Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire (May Meeting)
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Learn how to be an effective self-advocate! Self-Advocacy is speaking up for yourself to make choices about what is important to you. Join the Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire to:

Meet new people and have fun.
Learn about your rights and responsibilities.
Learn to speak up for yourself.
Get support from other people.
Become more active in your community.

Meetings take place each month on the 3rd Thursday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join the monthly virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams at https://bit.ly/Aspire-Self-Advocacy.

Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire (June Meeting)
2026-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual

Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire (July Meeting)
2026-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual

Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire (August Meeting)
2026-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual

Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire (September Meeting)
2026-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual

Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire (October Meeting)
2026-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual

Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire (November Meeting)
2026-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual

Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire (December Meeting)
2026-12-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
