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, October 14, 2010

Free Conference for Families Raising Children with Emotional, Behavioral, Mental, Physical and Other Special Health Care Needs

This year’s annual Joining Voices Conference topics: Navigating Health Care Systems, Available Services and Support, Health and Health Care Providers, Guardianship, Transition, Respite. The Keynote Speaker is Rosalie Edes (Executive Office of Health and Human Services). She will speak about updates in state programs and policies and the importance of family involvement in helping to shape programs for the disabled and their families.

The conference is free and will take place on November 3, 2010 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. For more information call Beth at 1-800-331-0688, ext. 210 or e-mail massfv@fcsn.org or visit http://www.massfamilyvoices.org/. Space is limited and registration is required. Please note that priority will be given to families with special needs children. Registration deadline is October 22, 2010.
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