From the Sped Child and Teen Online Newsletter:
Aspergers Syndrome - Connections 2011 Conference: October 14th & 15th, 2011, Marlborough, MA. The Aspergers Association of New England's annual conference features Keynotes speakers Dan Coulter, with Succeeding with Aspergers Syndrome, and Todd Drezern & Pricilla Gilman, Our Categoreis and Communities. Plus 57 workshops that cover: Bullying & Cyberbullying Prevention, Inclusion in Elementary School, Social Thinking, Executive Function Strategies for Children and Teens, Sibling, Behavior Challenges and Solutions, Healthcare, IEPS, Medication, Transition to Adulthood, Driving, and much more. For more information, contact lisa.graffeo@aane.org, call 617-393-3824, or visit the Aspergers Association of New England.
Autism Consortium Symposium & Family Resource and Research Fair – Free: October 25th, 2011, Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hear top doctors, researchers, and other autism experts discuss advances in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), families and autism research findings, the future of autism genetic, and research related to the neurology of autism and synapse development. Experienced autism agencies will be on hand to discuss what they have to offer your child and family, learn about research studies designed to improve treatments and outcomes for people with ASD, and view an Autism Research Exhibit. Pre-registration required. Please visit https://autismconsortium.eventbrite.com to sign up or call 617-432-6961.
1 in 110
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.
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.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment
Do you have something more to share?