DOE, UMaine launch autism resource, research institute Originally posted in: Maine DOE Newsroom Posted on: October 21, 2013 by Samantha Warren AUGUSTA – Mainers who serve children with autism and their families will soon have a statewide system of supports. The Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER), a partnership of the Maine Department of Education read more Announcing the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER)