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.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

A Very Special Santa


Don't forget that Santa is making a special visit to the Pollard Library this Saturday, December 10th. He is coming especially to see kids on the spectrum and kids with sensory issues. Stop by any time between 9:30 AM and 11 AM to say hello to Santa.
*For more details, see the information posted to the right of this posting.*
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