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, February 17, 2011

Parent Workshops and IEP Help from LifeLinks

LifeLinks offers parents IEP assistance:
EP Clinics
Meet with a Support Center Educational Advocate to review your IEP and get advice. One hour slots available. Appointments suggested
$25 per visit (scholarships available)
First Wednesday each month:
March 2
9:00AM-7:00PM
Family Support Center
Contact: 978-251-0610 ext. 6040 or emailing familysupport@lifelinksinc.net.

LifeLinks is offering two upcoming workshops for special needs parents:
We will be hosting daytime workshops at our new facility! The workshops are scheduled from 9:30am-11:00am at our 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford building.

Tuesday, March 22: Lisa Morrow, education attorney at Children's Law Center of Massachusetts, will be conducting Preparation for a Team Meeting. She will discuss what documents to bring, timelines that are important to know, and more.

Thursday, April 21: Lisa Morrow will present the School Discipline for Special Education Students training. She will address students' protections under IDEA, discipline and IEPs, and more.

Please RSVP for these events by calling 978-251-0610 ext. 6040 or emailing familysupport@lifelinksinc.net.

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