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.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Financial Assistance for ASD Families

From the MA SPED Child and Teen online newsletter:

The Helping Hand Program from the National Autism Association (NAA) provides families with financial assistance in getting necessary medical treatments, testing, supplements and behavioral therapy services for their child or adult with autism. Applications are being accepted from now until July 31st, 2012.
  Do not apply if you are seeking funds for camp tuition, respite care, fencing, trampolines, swingsets, trips to Disney World, etc. This program is intended ONLY for parents in DIRE financial need. Do not apply if your annual income exceeds $50,000. Allocated funds are paid directly to the service providers. For information about qualifications, total amount available, how to apply, length of wait, Insurance questions, etc, visit the National Autism Associatiions Helping Hand FAQ Page. or call 877.622.2884.
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