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February 2020
Spring 2020 My Day to Play at MDM
The Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor has announced their Spring 2020 “My Day to Play” events for families with children on the autism spectrum. Join other families impacted by autism at a time when the Museum is closed to other visitors, special accommodations are made to be “sensory-friendly,” and special activities are planned. FMI on My Day to Play, visit their website. “My Day to Play” events are open to the whole family, so bring along siblings as well! A…
Find out more »March 2020
Southern Maine Autism Conference 2020
"Lighting the way to hope" Pine Tree Society and Spurwink are pleased to present the 12th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference! The conference, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Portland, is designed for parents and family members of children with autism spectrum disorders, as well as their educators and other service providers. In addition to the keynote session, this day-long event offers a number of breakout sessions covering a wide range of topics. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies that…
Find out more »Spring 2020 My Day to Play at MDM
The Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor has announced their Spring 2020 “My Day to Play” events for families with children on the autism spectrum. Join other families impacted by autism at a time when the Museum is closed to other visitors, special accommodations are made to be “sensory-friendly,” and special activities are planned. FMI on My Day to Play, visit their website. “My Day to Play” events are open to the whole family, so bring along siblings as well! A…
Find out more »MAIER PD: Assistive Technology Mini-Maker Fair
Assistive Technology Mini-Maker Fair: Developing and Supporting Communication Skills for Individuals with ASD Speaker: Jennifer Seale, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Sessions begin at 9am and end by 3:30pm. Sign-in begins at 8:30am. Lunch is the responsibility of participants. Jeff’s Catering, Brewer Register online at our secure registration site. Registration closes one week prior to each event, so register early! Late registrations will be considered if space is available. Session Description: This workshop will focus on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT)…
Find out more »Assistive Technology Mini-maker Fair
For Parents and Caregivers Presented by Jennifer Seale, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Registration required: Online registration Or contact Donna at MAIER: donna.doherty@maine.edu or 207-581-2468. This FREE event hosted by the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER) is designed specifically for parents and caregivers, and includes a FREE Spaghetti dinner beginning at 5pm, with the workshop to begin at 5:30pm. Workshop Description: This workshop is a bonus after-hours opportunity for families to learn about ways that everyday objects can be transformed…
Find out more »“Peer Support- It takes a Village!” Parent and Youth Conference
"It takes a village to raise a child" ~ African Proverb Join the Maine Parent Federation and G.E.A.R. Parent Network for their Annual Conference! Come and learn about parent and youth peer supports and how you can benefit from receiving these free services available in Maine. Also learn how parents and youth can become peer mentors themselves. Youth track is being offered for youth 14 years and older, and will take place during the Parent…
Find out more »Spring 2020 My Day to Play at MDM
The Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor has announced their Spring 2020 “My Day to Play” events for families with children on the autism spectrum. Join other families impacted by autism at a time when the Museum is closed to other visitors, special accommodations are made to be “sensory-friendly,” and special activities are planned. FMI on My Day to Play, visit their website. “My Day to Play” events are open to the whole family, so bring along siblings as well! A…
Find out more »April 2020
Autism Awareness Day in Rockland
Join "Outside the Box" in raising awareness and celebrating autism at their annual Autism Awareness Day! This FREE event is fun for the whole family and includes: Informational booths from local special educators, Police/Fire Safety, local preschools and specialized autism services. Entertainment: Bounce houses, sensory bins, make and take crafts, snacks, music, and items for sale. Silent Auction: Large variety of donations from local businesses and private donors for this fundraising for local autism organizations. Visit Outside the Box on…
Find out more »Spring 2020 My Day to Play at MDM
The Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor has announced their Spring 2020 “My Day to Play” events for families with children on the autism spectrum. Join other families impacted by autism at a time when the Museum is closed to other visitors, special accommodations are made to be “sensory-friendly,” and special activities are planned. FMI on My Day to Play, visit their website. “My Day to Play” events are open to the whole family, so bring along siblings as well! A…
Find out more »MAIER PD: Keeping it Simple: Easy Tier 2 Group Strategies to Increase Student Engagement
Keeping it Simple: Easy Tier 2 Group Strategies to Increase Student Engagement Speaker: Cary Trump, M.A. Ed., BCBA Sessions begin at 9am and end by 3:30pm. Sign-in begins at 8:30am. Lunch is the responsibility of participants. Jeff’s Catering, Brewer Register online at our secure registration site. Registration closes one week prior to each event, so register early! Late registrations will be considered if space is available. Session Description: Group contingencies are proactive strategies involving rewarding the class, based on the entire class,…
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