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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.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Music Therapy Workshops

The Arc of East Middlesex (EMARC) Recreation Department is offering two music therapy programs in Malden. The programs run January through June 2011. Programs will be offered for nonverbal children, ages 3 - 7 and ages 8 - 14. The nonverbal groups will use instruments, movement, and voice to support verbal and non-verbal communication skills. For children with developing and emerging verbal skills there is a program called Music Therapy Talks. This program is for children ages 5 - 13. Children will engage in various musical activities as a way to improve conversation skills and create friendships. Parent participation is required for both programs. The fee is $60. The sessions last 6 weeks. Contact EMARC in Reading at 781-992-4888 to sign up and for information.
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