The Autism Society of Maine is offering a free webinar with Jed Baker, Ph.D. facilitated by Cathy Dionne, ASM Director. This webinar is offered FREE in honor of Autism Acceptance Month! Registration is required using this easy online form. Session description: Individuals with social-behavioral challenges often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. […]
Presentors: Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett For people with ASDs, depression is common, and has particular features and causes. This webinar will explain and describe depression, the forms it can take, and how it looks and feels for a person on the autism spectrum. The webinar will help to increase self-awareness, including identifying personal triggers, […]
The Maine Parent Federation is sponsoring twice a month "Maine Youth Chats" especially for youth and young adults with disabilities. This "Virtual safe space" is a place for youth and young adults with disabilities to network and "hangout." Discussion topics will be lightly structured around self-advocacy and youth leadership. Ages of attendees may vary week […]
The Maine Parent Federation is sponsoring twice a month "Maine Youth Chats" especially for youth and young adults with disabilities. This "Virtual safe space" is a place for youth and young adults with disabilities to network and "hangout." Discussion topics will be lightly structured around self-advocacy and youth leadership. Ages of attendees may vary week […]
The Maine Parent Federation is sponsoring twice a month "Maine Youth Chats" especially for youth and young adults with disabilities. This "Virtual safe space" is a place for youth and young adults with disabilities to network and "hangout." Discussion topics will be lightly structured around self-advocacy and youth leadership. Ages of attendees may vary week […]
The Maine Parent Federation is sponsoring twice a month "Maine Youth Chats" especially for youth and young adults with disabilities. This "Virtual safe space" is a place for youth and young adults with disabilities to network and "hangout." Discussion topics will be lightly structured around self-advocacy and youth leadership. Ages of attendees may vary week […]
The Maine Parent Federation is offering this free webinar of parents and caregivers on September 22nd at noon! Special education in Maine (or anywhere) can be a complex and confusing system to navigate. Many parents feel overwhelmed by the various rules and regulations, as well as the vocabulary that is used. Maine Parent Federation has […]
The Maine State Music Theater will be hosting a Sensory -friendly performance of Alice in Wonderland this fall for children with social, cognitive, or physical challenges. This 50-minute performance is specially designed to be safe and accessible to children with special sensory needs. This performance is free but reservations are required, so reserve your seats online […]
The Maine Parent Federation is offering this free online webinar for parents and caregivers looking ahead to your child's transition to adulthood. Description: Someday your child will be an adult, and it’s important to recognize the changes that come with this. The transition from high school into the world of adulthood is a milestone for […]
Save the Date! The Autism Society of Maine will be hosting their annual Fall Autism Conference at the Cross Center in downtown Bangor this fall. Speakers and topics will be announced at a later date. Watch for more details as registration will be required to attend.
