Maine Access to Inclusive Education Resources

*Note: The planned November 10th Handbook event has been cancelled due to low expected attendance. We are happy to announce that our Maine Parent Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders is now available on our website for families and others interested in learning more about autism and how to access educational and social services in Maine. […]

The following link is a survey concerning children with autism and hearing sensitivities. This research is being conducted by Kayla Cormier, a Communication Sciences and Disorders undergraduate student at the University of Maine. This studying is looking for parents of children ages 5-17 who have autism and hearing sensitivities or hyperacusis. Hyperacusis occurs when a […]

MAIER’s Maine Family Partnership Spring 2015 event at the Maine Discover Museum included a presentation from Matt Brown, founder of Autism Safety Education and Training (ASET) and parent of a teen with ASD. Matt’s presentation included important safety information for families, and included details on how to register your child with autism with local law […]

On Sunday, April 26th the Maine Autism Institute’s Family Partnership team joined over 500 people in Bangor for the Autism Society of Maine’s 13th Annual Walk for Autism. Together, families, friends, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), raised over $35,000 at the Bangor walk to support family services at the Autism Society of Maine; […]

April is Autism Awareness month! The University of Maine’s Autism Club is working to raise awareness about students with autism and how we can work together to create a community of acceptance and connection among all students. Listen to Hannah Dubois, President of the UMaine Autism Club, as she talks about the club and events […]

Join MAIER in celebrating the success of our research associates and director! Each has achieved national certification as a provider of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) for young children with autism. ESDM is an early intervention program designed to promote language, learning, and engagement for young children 12-48 months of age with autism spectrum […]

April is Autism Awareness month. For important resources, upcoming events, Maine Autism Leader Team (MALT) development, and Family Partnership news, view the April 2015 issue of the Pathways newsletter.    

Sunday March 22nd was an exciting day at the Maine Discovery Museum! More than 60 individuals attended the special “Autism Education and Safety Event” for children and families. The event was hosted by the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER) in partnership with the Discovery Museum’s “My Day to Play.” The Museum was […]

MAIER’s Maine Family Partnership will be hosting a “My Day to Play” and Safety Education event for children with autism and their families on Sunday, March 22nd, 2015. This free event will be at the Maine Discovery Museum during a time closed to other visitors. Children can enjoy fun activities at the Museum and get to […]

Join us for the the Autism Society of Maine’s 13th Annual “Walk for Autism” on April 26th! Register with our team and walk in Bangor: “Maine Autism Institute Family Partnership Team.” For more information, visit the Autism Society of Maine website: