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.

Autism Support Groups

Please contact the support group you are interested in to verify meeting dates and times.


I received this listing from the LifeLinks October 2011 newsletter:
Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group: For parents of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
When: 6:30 - 8:30pm September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1
Where: Wallace Board Room at Lowell General Hospital
Contact: For more information, visit LGH's support group page. (Posted October 2011)

Asperger's Association of New England: Support group for parents of elementary school age children
When: 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm
Where: South Church, 41 Central Street  Andover, MA
Contact: Niki Wilson at 978-658-4437 or NikiWilson3@gmail.com (Posted October 2011)

Autism Support Center holds monthly support groups at the Lowell area DDS office
When: 1st Tuesday of every month from 10:00am -12:00pm
Where: Lowell area DDS, 325 Chelmsford Street, Lowell
Contact: Whitney Ryan at 978-624-2305 or wryan@ne-arc.org   (Posted October 2011)