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, April 26, 2011

Sexuality and Social Skills

This was sent to me from LifeLinks:

**A Free Parent/Guardian Training**

Topic: Sexuality and Social Skills

with guest speaker, Sally Fogel, M.Ed.

Concerns about sexuality and social skills raise many important issues for individuals with developmental disabilities. Relationships, sexual behavior, decision-making, social skills, and safety will be discussed with opportunity for questions.

Parents/caregivers and professional staff are invited.

Sally Fogel, M.Ed. is an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, who has been on the faculty of Wheelock College, Boston University School of Social Work, and Boston College. She is currently in private practice as a sexuality educator and counselor, with a particular interest in working with individuals and couples with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities.

Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011

Time: 6:45-8:45 P.M.

Place: Minute Man Arc for Human Services,

130C Baker Ave. Extension, Concord, MA

FOR THIS TRAINING TO OCCUR, WE WILL NEED A MINIMUM OF 12 PARTICIPANTS, SO BE SURE TO REGISTER BY FRIDAY, MAY 6TH

to Michele Klein: mklein@minutemanarc.org or at 978-287-7900

(If you decide to attend at the last minute, check on 5/12 to make sure it is taking place.)

Thank you ~

Gail Palm, Parent Training Coordinator

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