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.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Summer Reading Program 2010



"Going Green @ the Pollard Library:" Summer Reading 2010

It's summer reading time again! The library's summer reading program has two parts - a reading component and an activity component. Check out our "Children's Happenings" blog at http://childrenshappenings.blogspot.com/ for more information about summer reading.
We look forward to seeing you and your child this summer at the library!
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

New ASD Books

New Autism Spectrum Disorder Books at the Library!

Check out the New Autism Spectrum Books page to the right for a list of new titles. All the book are located in our Children's Department's "Parenting Collection."
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Thursday, May 6, 2010



It's already May and summer will be here before we know it. The Federation for Children with Special Needs has compiled a Summer Fun 2010 Camp Guide. The guide can be downloaded or you may purchase a copy of the guide for $7.00. Check out their link for more information:



And don't forget to visit the library this summer for our Summer Reading 2010 program, Going Green!

More details to follow.




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