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.

Showing posts with label Discovery Museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Discovery Museum. Show all posts

Friday, August 31, 2012

Discovery Museum

The September date for the Discovery Museum's "Especially for Me" event has been moved to September 22, 2012.  Check out their web page for more information and to register.

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, February 15, 2012

Free Night at the Museum for Special Needs Families

From the Discovery Museum in Acton:

Especially for Me!

Free Evening at The Discovery Museums for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum

Date:
March 24, 2012
Time:
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location:
Science and Children's Discovery Museums
Ages Range:
All Ages
Cost:
Free, Pre-Registration Required
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/EspeciallyforMe2012-2 to register. Funding provided by the Boston Bruins Foundation, CVS, 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.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Night at the Museum for Families on the Spectrum

On Saturday, January 28th, from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, the Discovery Museum in Acton is hosting a free night for families on the Autism Spectrum. Registration is required. Contact Amy Spencer for more information or to register by calling 978-264-4200, x 28 or by e-mail at aspencer@discoverymuseums.org.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

A Night for Families on the Spectrum at the Discovery Museum

The Discovery Museum is offering another night of fun for families on the Spectrum on Saturday, October 1st from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

FREE admission to both buildings!
Come join in all the fun at The Discovery Museums during this special
FREE evening for families with children on the autism spectrum
supported by the Autism Alliance of MetroWest. Please e-mail
Autism-Events@discoverymuseums.org or call 978-264-4200 ext. 28
for more information or to register for the event.

www.discoverymuseums.org
177 Main Street • Acton, MA 01720 • 978-264-4200

This event is funded by: the Foundation for Metro West, the Boston Bruins Foundation, Nypro, Morgan Stanley, and Not Your Average Joe's

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

A Night for Families on the Spectrum at the Discovery Museum

This e-mail was forwarded to me:

Come join in all the fun at The Discovery Museums during a special free evening for families with children on the autism spectrum on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 5:30-8:30 pm supported by Autism Alliance of MetroWest, funded by the Foundation for MetroWest, the Boston Bruins Foundation, Morgan Stanley and Nypro, with refreshments provided by Not Your Average Joe's.

Please e-mail Autism-Events@discoverymuseums.org or call 978-264-4200 ext. 28 for more information or to register for the event.

Help spread the word by either forwarding this e-mail to your family and friends or posting the attached flyer at a local school or organization that supports families with children on the autism spectrum.

Thank you for your support of The Discovery Museums!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Free Evening at the Discovery Museum

The Discovery Museum is offering a free evening to families on the Autism Spectrum on Saturday, August 6, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Free admission to both Museums
Come join in all the fun at The Discovery Museums during this
special free evening for families with children on the autism spectrum
sponsored by the Autism Alliance of MetroWest and HMEA's Autism
Resource Center of Central Massachusetts. Please contact
Amy Spencer at aspencer@discoverymuseums.org or 978-264-4200 ext.28 for more information or to register for the event.

www.discoverymuseums.org
177 Main Street • Acton, MA 01720 • 978-264-4200