Maine Access to Inclusive Education Resources

Explicit Instruction Online Module Register HERE for this three-hour asynchronous module that will focus on the foundation and fundamental elements of Explicit Instruction. This includes a brief review of the extensive research evidence to support the effectiveness of this instructional approach, particularly for students at-risk for and with learning differences. Essential elements of development and […]

Hello, my name is Xihan Yang, and I am a graduate research assistant for Dr. Eileen Crehan’s lab at Tufts University. In our lab, we are currently studying a sexuality education program that developed specifically for teenagers with autism spectrum disorder. We are looking for participants between 13 to 17 years old, with a diagnosis of autism […]

We are excited to announce we will be partnering with the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC) to offer SMILE Boxes to families that include a child or teen on the autism spectrum. A SMILE Box is designed by the folks at the AOEC for children and teens with autism to promote physical activity, social skills, and […]

Greetings from all of us at the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research! As summer 2021 draws to a close and we turn our attention to the new academic year, it seems so much has changed, yet so many challenges still lay ahead. While we had hopes we would enter this new academic year […]

Getting a sufficient amount of quality sleep, meeting your body’s nutritional needs, participating in physical activity, and understanding physical and mental self-care can all contribute to increased emotional, physical, and mental well-being and are all parts of living a healthy lifestyle. Teaching children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum how to achieve and maintain a […]

Connecting FACES in Maine: Addressing Racial Disparities in the Education of Black Students on the Autism Spectrum The Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research is excited to announce our newest online training module. Fostering Advocacy, Communication, Empowerment, and Supports for African American Families of Children with Autism (FACES) is an online asynchronous training module designed […]

We are excited to announce the launching of the PEERS® Friendship Skills Boot Camp, MAIER’s newest training opportunity for families and professionals. This self-paced training module, presented by UM Faculty Dr. Sarah Howorth, is a free online training module that is recommended for families, educators, and professionals who support teens and young adults with autism. […]

We are pleased to announce our April Webinar “Helping your Teen Work Toward Independence as an Adult,” presented by Connor and Jessica Archer. This pre-recorded one-hour webinar is presented with families in mind, but also offers professionals a family perspective from an adult self-advocate and parent-professional. We encourage professionals to view and share with your […]