Empowered Kids ABA Services

11/21/2025

Cozy seats? ✅
Soft lights? ✅
Happy kiddos incoming? ✅
Our very first Movie Night is ready to roll! 🎬✨

11/13/2025

📣 Now Accepting One New Client – Morning Slot

We currently have one morning session available from 8:30–11:30 AM for ABA services.
Flexible location: home-based or center-based.

Our team specializes in individualized, compassionate support to help children grow in communication, social skills, daily living skills, and emotional regulation.

Interested? Email us at HProuty@TheEmpoweredKid.com or send us a message.

11/10/2025

We're proud to announce the launch of TheSpectrum.org! It’s an educational support hub for parents with young children newly diagnosed with autism.

The site includes vital conversations among parents, autism service providers, BCBAs, and other autism experts who can help parents navigate some of the earliest decisions of an autism diagnosis. Discover more exclusive features and content at thespectrum.org.

11/09/2025

✨ Sensory Time with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Kringle Candle! 🎅🤶

A few of our families have reached out about this event — and it’s a great one! 💫 Kringle Candle offers Sensory Time visits designed for children who prefer a calmer, quieter environment. Families who have gone in past years have had such positive experiences.

➡️ Spots fill up quickly, so we recommend booking soon!
🕙 Saturdays & Sundays | 10–11 AM
📅 Starting November 22 through December 21
💲 Free (by appointment)

Enjoy a peaceful 10-minute visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus without the crowds or overstimulation.

🎄 Visit kringlecandle.com and look under “Visit Our Store” to book your time.

11/02/2025

🏒 Join Empowered Kids for a Sensory-Friendly Hockey Game! 🏒

We’re so excited to spend the afternoon together cheering on the Springfield Thunderbirds as they take on the Bridgeport Islanders on Sunday, December 28th at 3:05 PM — all during Sensory Friendly Day! 💙

Enjoy a fun, family-friendly outing with discounted tickets starting at just $20 for all Empowered Kids families, friends, and supporters.

🎟️ Order by December 15th to guarantee seats with our group!
👉 Use the QR code on the flyer or click here to get your tickets:
🔗 https://springfieldthunderbirds.formstack.com/forms/empowered_kids

Let’s fill the stands and show our Empowered Kids spirit! 💚🧡💛

10/27/2025

⭐️Dr. Kay is now offering a range of services that may be able to support your family. We are very excited to share this new resource with our community! 💚🧡💛

Providing comprehensive psychological assessment, behavioral support, and behavioral consultation services for children with autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities in Massachusetts.

10/24/2025

We went trick-or-treating tonight 🎃 Thank you to everyone who showed up to participate in the event, hand out candy, and be a part of our community. We had a great time and can’t wait to do more events like this!

Happy Halloween 👻

10/23/2025

🎃 Join Us for Downtown Trick-or-Treating! 👻

We’re so excited to be part of Westfield’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat this Friday from 4:00–5:00 PM.🍬

👦🧡 Families from are invited to meet at our center between 3:45 and 4:00 PM — and then head downtown together to join in the fun! We will also be handing out candy right at our center to participate in this event!

We’ll have allergy-friendly treats, friendly faces, and staff available to support children who may benefit from extra help while trick-or-treating.

Stop by, say hello, and look for this sign downtown ➡️ “Trick-or-Treaters Welcome Here” 🎃

This Friday, from 4:00-5:00 P.M. trick-or-treaters are encouraged with their guardians to head downtown for Westfield's annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating, organized by the Club and Mayor Mike McCabe, City of Westfield.
Just look for this sign! 🎃👻

American Legion Post 124
Dollar Tree
Park Square Realty
Westfield Bank (Elm Street & Arnold Street)
Westfield Gas + Electric/Whip City Fiber
CVS Pharmacy
Baystate Dental PC
KeyBank
Berkshire Bank
RE/MAX
Two Rivers Burrito Co
Responsible Driving of Westfield
Myers Information Systems
Honey's Hair & Beauty
Vivid Hair Salon
Witalisz & Associates Real Estate
Maple Leaf Pub
William J Mis Insurance Agency
Turinian Jewelers
Blended Vintage Market Place
Simon Sez Pets
Dunn & Phillips, P.C.
Rocky's Ace Hardware
Whip City Music
Domino's Pizza
Subway
M&T Bank
Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce
Empowered Kids ABA Services
A Clarke Construction
En3rgy Up Organic Juices & More
Budsuds
Pizza Towne
Drop Pack & Ship
And More!

10/18/2025

🎃 What a Fun Day at PumpkinFest! 🎃

We had such a great time at Westfield’s PumpkinFest today! Our sensory buckets and bubbles were a big hit — it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and curious little hands exploring and playing. 💛

Thank you to all the families who stopped by to say hello and spend a few minutes with us. We loved connecting with our community and sharing what we do at Empowered Kids. And a big thank you to everyone who helped make today a possibility. Our ability to participate in events like these is dependent on all of the help we get, and I am truly grateful for it. 🍂

Until next time — keep playing, exploring, and having fun! ✨

10/17/2025

🎃 Come See Us at PumpkinFest Tomorrow! 🎃

We’ll be at the Westfield PumpkinFest tomorrow from 11 AM–3 PM at Westfield Middle School Athletic Fields! Stop by the Empowered Kids booth to say hi 👋

We’ll have sensory bins out for kids to explore, scoop, and play — a fun, hands-on activity for all ages!

✨ Free admission
🎨 Family fun, crafts, food, and more!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🍁

10/11/2025

We have free backpacks available for anyone in need! 🎒

We’ve recently connected with the Westfield Family Resource Center and are so grateful for the amazing work they do in our community. They kindly donated several backpacks to share with local families, and we’re excited to help get them to those who could use them.

If you or someone you know could use a backpack, please reach out to us or stop by The Learning Center at Empowered Kids!

09/24/2025

🌙 Parent Support Group – October 11th 🌙

Join us for our next Parent Support Group on Saturday, October 11th from 9:00–10:30 AM at The Learning Center at Empowered Kids (39 Court St., Westfield).

This month’s topic: Sleep 💤
An opportunity for families of children with diverse needs to connect, share experiences, and feel supported.

✨ Childcare will be provided on-site
✨ Cost: $10 (cash or Venmo, sliding scale available)
✨ RSVP by October 5th (scan the QR code on the flyer below!)

We’d love to see you there! 💛

📍 Questions? Contact Heather at 413-636-3719 or Alyssa at 413-530-3106.