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.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Workshops and Programs at LifeLinks

I just received the e-mail newsletter from LifeLinks. They have lots of things going on!

LifeLinks Family Support Center is hosting two FREE Sibshops this spring: Sibscene, for teenagers, and Sibshop, for kids 8-11(ish!). Sibshops are fun workshops for siblings of children with special needs. Attendees talk about their siblings, play games, and make new friends! All events are held at the LifeLinks office at 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford.

Sibshops for kids 8-11(ish!) will be held on Saturday, April 2 and Saturday, April 30from 3:00-5:30pm. The program is free and children do not need to attend both sessions.

Sibscene is a new workshop for siblings ages 12-16. On Saturday, April 9 and Saturday, May 7, from 3:00-5:30pm teens will hang out, watch a movie, and make new friends who also have a sibling with special needs.

To sign up, please contact Amy Young at 978-349-3039 or ayoung@lifelinksinc.net.

We will be hosting daytime workshops at our new facility! The workshops are scheduled from 9:30am-11:00am at our 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford building. There will be resource and discussion time at each meeting.


Wednesday, April 27: Attorney Lisa Morrow will present the School Discipline for Special Education Students training. She will address students' protections under IDEA, discipline and IEPs, and more.


Tuesday, May 10: An attorney from the Children's Law Center of Massachusetts will present a training on the Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI).


Join other families to network and get a break outside of the house! There is resource and discussion time at each meeting.


Thursday, April 7: Let's Get Organized! Massachusetts Family Ties will present their workshop on ways to organize all of your paperwork.

285 Mill Road, Chelmsford 6-8PM

Tuesday, April 12: Watch Key of G, a documentary about families, transition, and creative independent living.

Best Western, Chelmsford, 6-8PM

Thursday, April 28: Margolis & Bloom and Attorney Melanie Margolis will present Protecting Children with Special Needs in Divorce.

285 Mill Road, Chelmsford, 6-8PM

Free gift for all who attend!

Prizes for lucky attendees!

Drinks and light snacks provided


Can you believe another school vacation is just around the corner? April vacation, the week of April 17, is only weeks away! LifeLinks Family Support Center has some FREE fun family activities planned!

Roller Kingdom! Tuesday, April 19th from 3:00-5:00pm, join us and other families for an afternoon of roller skating and socializing! We have rented out Roller Kingdom in Tyngsboro so only LifeLinks families will be in attendance. Free skate rental and pizza and soda included!

Bowling! Friday, April 22 from 3:00-5:00, we will be bowling at Brunswick Lanes in Lowell. Come hang out, bowl a couple of frames, and socialize with other LifeLinks families!

Are there other activities you'd like to do? Let us know!

Please RSVP for these activities. Call 978-349-3040 or email familysupport@lifelinksinc.net.



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