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.

Friday, January 29, 2010

CDC Releases New Autism Data

The most recent autism data released by the Centers for Disease Control shows that the rate is now 1 in 110 for children diagnosed with ASD. For full information check out the CDC link at www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/features/counting-autism.html.
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Monday, January 25, 2010

My child has just been diagnosed as being on the spectrum. Now what?

After digesting the news and sorting through your own feelings you may be ready to check out some helpful resources. If you have just received a diagnosis, you may find this site, “First 100 Days Kit,” helpful. It is a guide for families about what to do following an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.
www.autismspeaks.org/community/family_services/100_day_kit.php

It may be overwhelming, a little heartbreaking and a little sad, but there are resources to help children on the spectrum and their families.
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