Concord Area REACH
Resources for individuals living with autism
and their famlies in Greater Merrimack County
This page was last updated: February 1, 2012
Welcome
Concord Area REACH is a collaborative of parents and professionals dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community who experience an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
REACH meets QUARTERLY on the SECOND THURSDAY of the month, at Community Bridges, 2 Whitney Rd., Concord, NH. Their focus is on building regional capacity to support individuals with ASD and their families living in greater Merrimack County, which includes:
To learn about more ASD Trainings and Events
Check the NH Autism Society Calendar
This website is designed as a point of entry to regional resources for anyone living in this region who is interested in ASD. Depending upon the type of resource, the web developer has used some discretion in judging how far a family might choose to travel for training, therapy, or other services that are not readily available in central New Hampshire.
For more information, please contact Brian Huckins at: bhuckins@communitybridgesnh.org
Next Concord Area REACH Team meeting:
February 9, 2012 from 4 to 6 pm at 2 Whitney Rd. in Concord.
Meetings are held quarterly on the second Thursday of the month every three months (Nov. Feb. May. Aug.)
Allenstown Andover
Boscawen Bow Bradford Canterbury Chichester Concord DanburyDeering Dunbarton Epsom Franklin Henniker Hill Hillsborough Hopkinton LoudonNewbury New London Northfield Pembroke Pittsfield Salisbury Sutton Warner Weare Webster
Boscawen Bow Bradford Canterbury Chichester Concord DanburyDeering Dunbarton Epsom Franklin Henniker Hill Hillsborough Hopkinton LoudonNewbury New London Northfield Pembroke Pittsfield Salisbury Sutton Warner Weare WebsterWilmont Windsor
Upcoming Events
Autism Family Network
A Support Group for families living with Autism, Asperger’s, and PDD-NOS. A safe place to
share successes & challenges, and a forum for education, advocacy and resources.
Meetings: Fourth Wednesday of Each Month
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: First Baptist Church461 Main Street, New London, NH
(Childcare Available by Reservation – Spots Limited)
Facilitators: Jennifer Pike: (603) 526-2456; sixpikes@comcast.net
Susan Clark: (603) 763-2523
Mary Collins: (603) 526-8310
How can I get $36,000 per year of support for my child's autism. See Connor's Law: http://www.connorslaw.info/index.html
What is Autism?
Watch this video to learn more
New findings on risk of autism in siblings – What do they mean for parents?
There are three different types of ASDs:
•Autistic Disorder (also called “classic” autism)
This is what most people think of when hearing the word “autism.” People with autistic disorder usually have significant language delays, social and communication challenges, and unusual behaviors and interests. Many people with autistic disorder also have intellectual disability.
•Asperger Syndrome
People with Asperger syndrome usually have some milder symptoms of autistic disorder. They might have social challenges and unusual behaviors and interests. However, they typically do not have problems with language or intellectual disability.
•Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS; also called “atypical autism”)
People who meet some of the criteria for autistic disorder or Asperger syndrome, but not all, may be diagnosed with PDD-NOS. People with PDD-NOS usually have fewer and milder symptoms than those with autistic disorder. The symptoms might cause only social and communication challenges.
News
Here is also a transcript of WBUR On Point show.
