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, April 1, 2011

A Night for Families on the Spectrum at the Discovery Museum

The Discovery Museum in Acton is hosting a special night for families on the Spectrum!

Especially for Me!
FREE Evening at The Discovery Museums
for Families with Children on the Autism
Spectrum

Saturday, May 14, 2011 5:30-8:30 pm

Free admission to both buildings

Come join in all the fun at The Discovery Museums during this special
free evening for families with children on the autism spectrum
supported by Autism Alliance of MetroWest. Please contact Amy
Spencer at aspencer@discoverymuseums.org or 978-264-4200 ext. 28
for more information or to register for the event.
www.discoverymuseums.org
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