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, May 1, 2012

Upcoming Events at LifeLinks

Here are some upcoming events at LifeLinks:


Book Raffle and Parent Dinner

JOIN US!

Tuesday, May 15            5:30 - 8:00 PM

The LifeLinks Family Support Center is hosting a dinner and a book raffle for families of special needs children.

We have over 15 great titles including memoirs, planning guides, and disability specific stories that we'll be raffling off (for free!).
  
Dinner will be offered from 5:30 - 6:30.

Parents will get tickets to bid on books and the raffle will start at 7:00PM.

Children are welcome to come and watch a movie during the raffle portion of the evening.


FREE event. Registration is required or entry is not guaranteed.


DATE: Tuesday, May 15
TIME: 5:30 - 8:30PM
LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford
CONTACT: Registration is required. Contact the Family Support Center by email or call 978-349-3040. 



Creating an Effective IEP 

Three Session Workshop Series 



LifeLinks Family Support Center will be hosting award-winning educational advocate and parent Elizabeth Bostic for a three-series workshop, 'Creating an Effective IEP'.

Elizabeth Bostic has been an advocate and parent consultant since 2005. Ms. Bostic created her own company, The Parent Coach, LLC, that specializes in educational consultations and advocacy.

Ms. Bostic will cover the following topics:

May 8:   Introduction to Special Education and Basic Rights
May 29: IEP Development
June 5: Collaborative Communication

FREE. Attendance at all workshops is not required but strongly encouraged. Registration required.

DATES: Tuesdays, May 8, May 29, and June 5
TIME: 5:30 - 7:30PM
LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford
CONTACT: Registration is required. Contact the Family Support Center by email or call 978-349-3040. 


Karaoke Night for the Young Adult Social Group! 

On Friday, May 11 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM, the Young Adult Social Group will be singing their hearts out!
  
We'll eat pizza, sing our favorite tunes, and socialize with friends.

We'll supply the karaoke machine and disco ball, you supply the talent and fun!

FREE! Registration is required for this event

DATE: Friday, May 11
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00PM
LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford
CONTACT: Please RSVP to Rachel or call 978-349-3040 by Tuesday, May 8.

The Young Adult Social Group is a social and activity based group for young adults ages 16-28 with developmental disabilities.

Join Us for a Fun Filled Family Event at Kimball Farm 

Join us for an evening filled with fun games, food, and the opportunity to meet other families.

After eating a wonderful barbecue dinner and filling yourself on the ice cream buffet, you will have unlimited use of the bumper boat pond, driving range, 9-hole pitch & putt golf course, two adventure style 18-hole mini golf courses, sand volleyball, horseshoes, and tug-of-war pit! In addition, each guest will receive 2 tokens for the batting cages.

FREE! Registration is required for this event.

DATE: Wednesday, June 6
TIME: 5:00 - 10:00PM
LOCATION: Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford
CONTACT: Registration required. RSVP to Anabel or call 978-349-3043.

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