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, September 27, 2011

Free Guardianship Workshop

The Family Support Center in Danvers is offering a free two part workshop for parents about the guardianship process in Massachusetts. The workshop is being presented by Attorney Annette M. Hines who is also the parent of a 15 year old special needs child. Ms. Hines has also received accolades from the Massachusetts House and Senate for her work on behalf of people with special needs.

The workshops are free but registration is required. To register contact Aymee Lucifora at 978-624-2381.
*Please make sure to register! Workshops will only be held if 10 or more people are registered.

Workshop Dates
Guardianship Overview
Thursday, October 20, 2011
6 PM - 8 PM

Guardianship Clinic
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location for Workshops:
Northeast Arc
6 Southside Rd.
Danvers, MA 01923

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