Maine Access to Inclusive Education Resources

Drs. Deborah Rooks-Ellis and Sarah Howorth shared their research supported by the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research in two recently published journal articles. Encompassing two distinct research projects, the first investigated the use of telehealth for providing early intervention (EI) services to rural families and the second reported on the effectiveness of a […]

Due to public health concerns associated with COVID-19, the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER) is suspending all activities and events associated with bringing our community together for in-person professional development or family events and activities until further notice. We will keep you updated from time to time as we make adjustments and […]

The Universe became a fascinating place to visit for those attending MAIER’s Family Partnership event at the Emera Astronomy Center at UMaine last Saturday. While visiting the Emera Center may be a challenge for families that include a family member on the autism spectrum, Saturday’s shows were especially planned to offer everyone a time to […]

MAIER’s dedication to improving the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum includes conducting research to support evidence-based practices and sharing the results of research projects with professionals, researchers, and families impacted by autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Recently, Deborah Rooks-Ellis, Director of MAIER, and Sarah Howorth, Director of the PEERS Clinic at UMaine, teamed with […]

2/13/2020 Due to low enrollment, the PEERS Friendship Boot camps have been cancelled. To learn more about the exciting work and research being conducted at the PEERS®Clinic at UMaine, check out the PEERS®Clinic at UMaine webpages. We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for families and professionals to attend a 2-day PEERS® Friendship Boot […]

      As the year winds down and we look forward to 2020, we bring you this issue of Pathways to share news about our recent activities and our plans for the coming year. It is our goal to support individuals on the autism spectrum through our work with educators, professionals, researchers, families, and communities, which brings us […]

Saturday, October 26th, was a special day inside the MaineBound Adventure Center at the University of Maine as MAIER Family Partnership (MPF) families gathered to test their courage on the indoor climbing walls. With the support of specially trained staff and volunteers from MaineBound and the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC), and the encouragement of […]

Fishing at Moose Bog was the highlight of the day for many of the kiddos attending the MAIER Family Partnership event at the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC) in Carrabassett Valley on Saturday, August 10th. Others appeared to delight in the trunk full of silly costumes, glasses, and hats brought in for afternoon play at […]

Thanks to our MAIER family partners, Marilyn Gott and Daniel C.Gott, D.O., we now have a new handout available to families and caregivers, ” Adaptive Sports and Recreational Opportunities in Maine.” As an active family, they know the importance of physical activity for overall physical and mental health, which can sometimes be a special challenge […]

Join MAIER for all new Professional Development workshops! The Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research is excited to announce our 2019-20 Professional Development Series. This year, we will be offering workshops on a variety of topics to promote successful inclusion, communication skills and competence, and technology to support students with disabilities, including autism spectrum […]