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, January 27, 2011

Inclusive Recreation Activities for Middle and High School Students

I received this information from the ARC of Greater Lawrence:

Reminder - Spaces still available:
Join members of the CLASS, Inc./Arc of Greater Lawrence and the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence in the Winter Recreational Program 2011. This is an inclusive program for middle school and high school aged teens from Feb. 1st until March 31st.

Tuesdays:SWIMMING 4:00-5:00 or 5:00-6:00pm
Learn the swimming skills and gain confidence in the water
MUSIC: 4:00-5:00 or 5:00-6:00pm
Experience different rhythms using percussion instruments
Thursdays:COMPUTER 4:00-5:00pm
Increase your computer skills and explore new programs/software
ARTS & CRAFTS 5:00-6:00pm
Create original art-work through age-appropriate hands-on activities
To register or for additional information:kvasquez@classinc.org or (978) 975-8487 ext. 1208

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