We're Moving!

Well, sort of. The Pollard Memorial Library recently launched its new web site. In addition to a new design, the new web site now houses the Pollard Memorial Library's Autism Resource Guide. As such, this blog will no longer be maintained or updated. Instead, I will be updating it on the library's web site. It's the same information, just in a different format. To access the Autism Resource Guide via the library's web site, click here. Make sure to bookmark it!

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1 in 110: Autism Spectrum Resources for Families

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 110 children in the United States is on the autism spectrum. Youth Services Staff has compiled a list of autism spectrum resources for families. The best place to start, if you suspect your child might be on the spectrum, is to have your child screened. The earlier your child starts therapies, the better. If your child is under age three there are two local agencies, South Bay Early Intervention and Thom Anne Sullivan Center, that provide screening services. If your child is age three or older, contact the Lowell Public Schools for assistance.

Information contained in this blog does not constitute library endorsement of a treatment, agency or advocacy group. The library maintains that it is up to the parent/legal guardian to determine proper treatment for his/her child. This blog is solely a place of information for the huge array of materials related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.

If your family uses a service or has a favorite autism spectrum website that is not listed, please let us know so we can share with others in the community. Contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at mhancock@mvlc.org.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Sensory Friendly Film

The AMC Movie Theatre in Tyngsboro is showing a sensory friendly Toy Story 3 on Saturday, June 26th at 10 AM. The theater's lights are on, the sound is down and it's okay to move around. Brought to you by the Autism Society of America and AMC Theatres. For more information see AMC's site at http://www.amcentertainment.com/SFF/ or the Autism Society of America site at www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sensoryfilms.
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Autism Resource Center is Now on Facebook

The Autism Resource Center of Central Massachusetts is now on Facebook. Check it out at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Autism-Resource-Center-of-Central-Massachusetts/121788106030?ref=nf.
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Thursday, June 3, 2010

New Autism Picture Book

A new picture book about a boy with autism written from the perspective of his sister has just come out. The title is My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and her daughter Ryan Elizabeth Peete. The story is pseudo-biographical as Ryan's twin brother, RJ, is on the spectrum. It is well written and does capture what it is like for autism families. Autism families can read the story and identify with it. I highly recommend it for people not closely affected by autism as it presents a wonderful window into the world of autism families as autism doesn't just impact the individual with ASD but also the entire family.
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