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.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Sensory Friendly Movie!


The AMC in Tyngsboro will be showing another sensory friendly movie on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 10 AM. This month's film is "The Return of Nanny McPhee." For more information see http://www.amcentertainment.com/SFF.

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

New Link

I posted a new link on the "ASD Agencies, Groups, and Resources" page. It is for an online resource concerned with special needs laws and advocacy, "Wrightslaw."
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Massachusetts Becomes 23rd State to Enact Insurance Reforms

On August 3, 2010, Gov. Deval Patrick signed House Bill 4935 (An Act Relative to Insurance Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder). This bill requires private health insurance plans to provide coverage of evidence-based, medically necessary autism therapies for people of all ages. The governor signed the bill at Fenway Park in front of hundreds of families. For more details see http://www.autismvotes.org/site/c.frKNI3PCImE/b.4432481/k.90A7/Massachusetts.htm.
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Monday, August 2, 2010

New Link

I've added a new link to the Autism Resources page. It's for Childnett.tv. Childnett.tv is an online resource of video information about ASD for families and also clinicians. It is funded by the Dan Marino Foundation.
http://www.childnett.tv/
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