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, May 13, 2011

Upcoming Programs at LifeLinks

Raising Able: Cultivate Capable, Confident Young People
Susan Tordella, author of Raising Able, will speak about parenting. Ms. Tordella has led parenting workshops for more than eight years, and raised four children to independence. Susan teaches parents how to change their behavior to influence children to make better choices. She is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and program director.

www.raisingable.com

Workshop will be held at the LifeLinks building:
285 Mill Road, Chelmsford, 6-9PM
Dinner included! From 6-7PM
Presentation 7-9PM

Free copies of her book for all attendees who RSVP.
Free gift for all who attend!
Prizes for lucky attendees!
Drinks and light snacks provided

Please RSVP to 978-349-3040 or familysupport@lifelinksinc.net

Family Support Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, May 25th, 6 PM - 9 PM

Heritage Farm Ice Cream
163 Pawtucket Boulevard
Lowell, MA

Join us and other LifeLinks Family Support families for an evening of socializing and ice cream sundaes! There will be face painting and balloon artists too!

Like all of our events, it is FREE!
Wednesday, May 25th at 6:00pm.

Please be sure to RSVP for the Ice Cream Social: 978-349-3040 or
familysupport@lifelinksinc.net.
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