Maine Access to Inclusive Education Resources

The University of Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research is pleased to announce that the American Council for Rural Special Education (ACRES) 2018 Exemplary Program Award in the Infant and Early Childhood Intervention category was awarded to our Early Start Maine program! Early Start Maine is designed to support young children with autism, 12 months […]

The Maine Discovery Museum is one of MAIER’s most enthusiastic community partners when it comes to supporting children with autism and their families, and the newest addition to their accommodations includes the Social Narrative “I am going to the Maine Discovery Museum.” Social narratives, an evidence-based practice for supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, provide […]

SPARK NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND If you or your child has a professional diagnosis of autism, Maine Medical Center and Maine Behavioral Healthcare invites you to learn more about SPARK, a new online research study sponsored by the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative. The mission of SPARK is to speed up research and advance understanding of […]

Join us for a Sensory-friendly showing of Paddington 2, hosted by MAIER’s Family Partnership (MFP) with Spotlight Cinemas in Orono on Saturday January 27th at 10am. This FREE showing is for families that include a child,teen, or adult with ASD, and includes siblings. Seating is limited so be sure to contact Donna at MAIER to […]

“Implementing the SCERTS Assessment Process to Guide Program Development” Presented by Amy Laurent, PhD, OTR/L (coauthor of the SCERTS® model) Join us for this special 2-day Training Opportunity in 2018. Space is limited so register now!  Register online at our secure registration site. The SCERTS® Model is a research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly […]

On Sunday December 3rd, the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER) Family Partnership hosted thirty-two local families impacted by autism at a special Holiday “Visit to Santa’s Village” at the Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor. Thanks to a very special Santa and his dedicated elves, children who visited Santa’s Village at the Museum […]

Colleges and Universities across the nation, including the University of Maine, are experiencing an increase in the number of qualified students with autism arriving on campus. While students with autism may access extra support from the Student Accessibility Services and the Trio Program on the UMaine campus, peers, faculty, and others in the campus community […]

The MAIER Family Partnership (MFP) is joining the Maine Discovery Museum (MDM) in Bangor for some holiday fun on Sunday December 3rd during their regular “My Day to Play” time.  This special event is open to families with a child with ASD, and includes siblings and other family members. Best of all, it is FREE for families […]

Halloween can be an exciting time for children of all ages, and if you have a child with ASD, the anticipation and activities can bring both opportunities for new experiences as well as challenges. With some pre-planning and forethought though, you and your family can make this a special time for all family members. The […]

The Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research is hiring for our Early Start Maine team.  We are seeking qualified applicants to join our team here at the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research at the University of Maine.  Selected applicants will receive advanced training in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), leading to national certification. Completing the advanced training will […]