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.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Focus Group

From LifeLinks:

Help Shape the Future of Family Support!

The Department of Development Services (DDS), together with local Citizen Advisory Boards and the Family Support Centers, wants to hear your ideas about the future of Family Support services in Massachusetts.

It's critical that we hear directly from you so that a plan for the future can be developed that really reflects your needs. This is not a presentation but an opportunity for us to listen to you and learn more about what you need. We encourage you to attend this meeting and make your voice heard.

Please come!

DATE: Friday, October 21, 2011

TIME: 1:00 - 3:00PM

LOCATION: Courtyard Marriott Billerica

If you need an ASL or language interpreter or other accommodations, please contact:

Rick Kalish, Assistant Area Director, DDS at 978-322-4309 or rick.kalish@massmail.state.ma.us.

Please RSVP to Rick Kalish by October 18.

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