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

Summer Social Skills Camp

The Peter Pan Center in Harvard, MA is offering a special summer day camp to help kids develop social skills. The camp is led by Nadine Briggs of "Social Smart Kids" and Donna Shea of the Peter Pan Center. The program will run for six weeks and kids may attend one or all the weeks. The program is for children ages 7 to 12 years. For more information, cost of the program, and a registration form, see the link below.

Peter Pan Social Smart KidsCamp Information and Registration Form

The Peter Pan Center is also offering a social camp for children ages 4 - 6 years. For more information, cost of the program, and a registration form see the link below.

Peter Pan Social Smart Teenies Camp Information and Registration Form

LifeLinks is offering scholarships to these camps. If you are interested in participating, call Amy at 978-349-3039.

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