Local Resources
LifeLinks
978-251-0610 ext. 6040
http://www.lifelinks.ws/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/LifeLinks-Family-Support-Center/160606473984579
LifeLinks offers many support services for Special Needs families.
NAMI Greater Lowell
http://www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?MicrositeID=161
NAMI also serves families dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Paul Center for Learning and Recreation, Inc.
Provides services for people with special needs.
http://www.thepaulcenter.org/index.html
South Bay Early Intervention
1-800-244-4691
www.southbaymentalhealth.com/intervention1.html
Provides screenings, referrals, and support for children birth to age three and their families
Thom Anne Sullivan Center
126 Phoenix Ave.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 453-8331
www.thomchild.org/cityPages/annsulivan/as.html
Provides screenings, referrals, and support for children birth to age three and their families
State and New England Resources
Asperger’s Association of New England
85 Main St., Suite 101
Watertown, MA 02472
617-393-3824
http://www.aane.org/
Autism Society of America, Massachusetts Chapter
47 Walnut St.
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 237-0272 ext. 17
Autism Speaks, Massachusetts Chapter
http://communities.autismspeaks.org/site/c.ihLPK1PDLoF/b.4182579/k.92C4/HomeLocal_News.htm
Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/
LADDERS.ORG
http://www.ladders.org/
A parent and community organization supporting the Clinical Program of the Lurie Family Autism Center/LADDERS of Mass General Hospital for Children
Massachusetts Advocates for Children, Autism Project
100 Boylston Street, Suite 200
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 357-8431
www.massadvocates.org/autism_project
Autism Special Education Support Center
Provides training, assistance, and advocacy services.
Also has an Autism Special Education Legal Support Center.
Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services
Central Directory for Early Intervention:
1-800-905-8437 (1-800-905-TIES)
http://www.massfamilyties.org/
Massachusetts Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities
http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/ma.htm
MassMatch
http://www.massmatch.org/
According to their website:
Through partnerships with community-based organizations, MassMATCH is currently creating new AT programs and working to coordinate AT services throughout the Commonwealth. MassMATCH is one of 56 state-level AT initiatives in the United States. Our mission is to promote the use of assistive technology and assistive technology services to enhance the independence of people with disabilities, enabling equal participation in all of life's activities.
New England Center for Children
33 Turnpike Rd.
Southborough, MA 01772
508-481-1015
http://www.necc.org/
Offers a huge array of programs for youth on the spectrum including at home services as well as a residential program
SPED Child and Teen Newsletter
http://spedchildmass.com/newsletters
Monthly online newsletter about state and New England services for special needs families.
YouthCare
Massachusetts General Hospital
15 Green Street, Third Floor
Charlestown, MA 02129
Phone: (617) 726-0060
Fax: (617) 726-0064
www.2.massgeneral.org/youthcare
This is a program of Massachusetts General Hospital. It provides children on the autism spectrum opportunities to learn and work on social skills.
National Resources
ASPEN
Asperger Syndrome Education Network
http://www.aspennj.org/
Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit
http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/AS-HFA_Tool_Kit.pdf
From Autism Speaks. A tool kit to assist families in getting the critical information they need in the first 100 days after an Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism diagnosis.
Autism Cares
http://www.autismcares.org/site/c.mqLOIYOBKlF/b.4745901/k.BD21/Home.htm
Autism Cares provides financial assistance for ASD families who are struggling with cost of living issues. Those needed help must complete an online application.
Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/
Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Childnett.tv
http://www.childnett.tv/
Former pro football player, Dan Marino, has a son with Autism. This site is primarily funded with resources from the Dan Marino Foundation. It contains various online video resources about ASD for families and also those who work in the autism field.
OASIS (Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support) @ MAAP
http://aspergersyndrome.org/
Information about Asperger Syndrome and Autism. Contains articles, links, and many more resources
Sensory Smart Parent
http://www.sensorysmartparent.com/
This online resource is for parents and caregivers of kids with sensory issues. Often kids on the autism spectrum do have sensory challenges and this web site provides tips and advice.
Sibling Support Project
http://www.siblingsupport.org/
This group is dedicated to the concerns of siblings of those with special issues, whether they be physical, developmental or mental health.
Transistion Tool Kit
http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/family_services/transition.php
From Autism Speaks. A kit to help families on the Spectrum transistion from adolescence to adulthood
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
This is an online special education law site.
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.
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.
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