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, April 6, 2011

Play Ball!

I'm forwarding along this e-mail that I received from LifeLinks about a very special baseball league:

Challenger Sports

Registration April 9th

11am-1pm Baseball Building

East St. Fields (Tewksbury)

Tewksbury Youth Baseball is proud to announce that it has established a Little League Challenger Division as part of its program. The Challenger Division offers boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 5-18, the opportunity to participate in an organized game of baseball. The fundamental goal of the Challenger Division is to give everyone a chance to play and to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide.

Tewksbury Youth Baseball is proud to announce its Challenger Program’s inaugural season in the spring of 2011. The Challenger Program is open to Tewksbury residents and residents throughout the Merrimack Valley. TYB’s managers, coaches and players are eager to welcome these new players into the leagues. There is no fee to participate in this program.

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