Free Program for Special Needs Families!

Join us at the library for a free morning of fun activities on Saturday, March 10th. Sir Topham Hatt will read some stories. We'll play games and make a craft. Special Needs Families can stop by anytime between 10 AM and 11:30 AM to join in the fun. If you have questions contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-970-4124 or by e-mail at mhancock@mvlc.org. This program is brought to you by the Pollard Memorial Library and the Thom Anne Sullivan Center. This program is just for Special Needs Kids and their families. Thank you for understanding!

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.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Federation for Children with Special Needs Local Workshops

The Federation for Children with Special Needs offers various workshops for parents at different locations in Massachusetts. The workshops are free but registration is required. Here are some upcoming workshops that will be happening in the Lowell area:

November 8, 2011
6:45 PM
Memorial Hall Library
Andover, MA
Basic Rights in Special Education

November 10, 2011
7 PM
Dracut High School
Dracut, MA
Basic Rights in Special Education

November 17,2011
7 PM
Wynn Middle School
Tewksbury, MA
Transition 101: High School to Adulthood

December 1, 2011
6:30 PM
Professional Center for Child Development
Andover, MA
An IEP for My Child

December 1, 2011
7 PM
Wilmington High School
Wilmington, MA
Basic Rights in Special Education

December 8, 2011
7 PM
Dracut High School
Dracut, MA
Understanding My Child's Learning Style

January 12, 2012
7 PM
Tewksbury High School
Tewksbury, MA
Effective Communication and the IEP

For more details about these programs and to register, please visit the Federation's website.
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