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.
Showing posts with label Activities for Children with Autism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Activities for Children with Autism. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Summer Super Special Kids Program
Calling
all Special Needs kids and their families! Come join us for a super
time. We’ll share stories, sing songs, move and groove and do other fun
things. At the end of the session there will be time for families to
visit and a snack will be provided. If your child has food allergies or
food sensitivities we encourage you to bring his own preferred snack.
Siblings are always welcome. Meeting Dates: Wednesday, July 18th and
Tuesday, August 14th at 4 PM. If you have questions please contact Molly
Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-674-1527 or at
mhancock@mvlc.org.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Discovery Museum
From the Discovery Museums in Acton:
Especially for Me! Free Evening for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum!
Information:
Date:
May 19, 2012
Time:
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location:
Children's and Science Discovery
Ages Range:
All Ages
Cost:
Free with Admission
Program Description:
Come join in all the fun during this special free
evening for families with children on the autism spectrum.
Pre-registration required. Visit http://tinyurl.com/EspeciallyforMe2012-4 to register. Funding
provided by CVS, Nypro, DCU for Kids, Acton-Boxborough Regional High
School’s Youth in Philanthropy Club, and the Local Cultural Councils of
Acton, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Dracut, Framingham, Harvard, Hudson,
Lawrence, Leominster, Littleton, Natick, Waltham, Wayland, Westford, and
Weston, with in-kind support provided by Not Your Average Joe’s.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Super Special Kids Program
Super Special Kids: Our Time
Calling all Special Needs kids and their families! Come join us for a super Saturday morning. We’ll share stories, sing songs, move and groove and do other fun things. At the end of the session there will be time for families to visit and a snack will be provided. If your child has food allergies or food sensitivities we encourage you to bring his own preferred snack.
If you have questions please contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-674-1527 or at mhancock@mvlc.org.
Meeting Dates:
Saturday – May 5 and June 9 at 10 AM
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