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, August 30, 2011

A Night for Families on the Spectrum at the Discovery Museum

This e-mail was forwarded to me:

Come join in all the fun at The Discovery Museums during a special free evening for families with children on the autism spectrum on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 5:30-8:30 pm supported by Autism Alliance of MetroWest, funded by the Foundation for MetroWest, the Boston Bruins Foundation, Morgan Stanley and Nypro, with refreshments provided by Not Your Average Joe's.

Please e-mail Autism-Events@discoverymuseums.org or call 978-264-4200 ext. 28 for more information or to register for the event.

Help spread the word by either forwarding this e-mail to your family and friends or posting the attached flyer at a local school or organization that supports families with children on the autism spectrum.

Thank you for your support of The Discovery Museums!

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