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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.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Social Skills Group

Social Smart Kids workshops will be offered this fall at LifeLinks. Following is information about the program:

Social Opportunities for children ages 7-11

A place where kids can interact with peers and teenage helpers while working with a friendship tutor on:

· Sportsmanship

· Conversation Skills

· Flexible Thinking

· Managing Strong Feelings (anger/frustration/embarrassment)

· Understanding Their Social Environment

· Body Language

· Managing Conflict and Disagreements

· …and more, depending on the needs of participants.


Participation guidelines and requirements:

· Program participants are “fluent” in their use of language

· One-to-one adult attention is not necessary for safety

· Members can transition in and out of the program without incident

· Participants refrain from aggression toward others

· Program members are interested in socializing and role-playing

· Participants can independently take care of rest room needs

When/Where:

Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26

LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road Chelmsford, MA

Parents are welcome to discuss details of the program with the facilitator:

Nadine Briggs, Social Smart Kids

978-764-2758

nbriggs@socialsmartkids.com

If you are interested in applying to participate please contact Amy and registration materials will be sent to you.

Amy Young

Family Support Center Manager

285 Mill Road

Chelmsford, MA 01824

978-349-3039

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