Maine Access to Inclusive Education Resources

Check out the latest news, information, and resources from MAIER in our fall 2017 issue of Pathways, now available online. Learn about MAIER’s professional development activities and opportunities planned for 2017-18, including new workshops, Maine Autism Leader Team trainings, and an exciting offering coming in May 2018. MAIER’s professional development offerings  feature state and national […]

The Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER) is pleased to announce we will again be offering our Professional Development Series for educational professionals and support specialists. With all new topics for 2017-18, these workshops feature national and local experts in the field of autism. Don’t miss out on September’s workshops: “An OT’s Guide […]

Check out MAIER’s newest online resource for families, a space dedicated to helping you explore new options for recreation and fun. Developed with the help of MAIER Family Partnership parents and friends, Places and Spaces offers Directory listings of Maine places to visit, a tip sheet for supporting children with autism as they venture out to new places, […]

Families across Maine are helping researchers uncover the role genetics play in the development of autism by participating in a nationwide study. Lead investigator, Dr. Matthew Siegel, is heading the research for the Northern New England area, and is currently enrolling new families. Dr. Siegel is based at Maine Behavioral Healthcare in South Portland and […]

The Auburn Lewiston YMCA’s Outdoor Education and Learning Center was abuzz with activity on Sunday June 25th when 20 local families impacted by autism gathered for an “Outdoor Adventure Day.” Hosted by the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER) Family Partnership program in collaboration with the AL YMCA, this day of outdoor adventure […]

Recognizing the early signs of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and knowing how to obtain needed assessments and services can be a daunting task for parents and caregivers. A new brochure produced by the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER), “Road Map to Services,” helps guide Maine families through this process. “Road Map […]

Two exciting summer opportunities are available for students with ASD! Please help us spread the word about this Summer internship opportunity for College students with ASD and for “Camp Invention,” an inclusive one-week Science camp experience for students K-6th grade in the Bangor area. For College Students: In partnership with At&T and Launchability, unique summer […]

Sesame Street welcomed a new muppet to their neighborhood this year as part of their “See Amazing in all Children” initiative. Julia, a four-year-old muppet with autism, “is a natural extension to Sesame Street’s long-standing message that we are all different but the same.” In addition to the role Julia will play on the show, […]

Belfast area families arrived promptly at 2 o’clock with bathing suits in hand to enjoy a special afternoon of swimming and play at the Waldo County YMCA in Belfast.  Hosted by the Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research Family Partnership, this afternoon was all about family fun and togetherness, with special supports, accommodations, and […]

April is Autism Awareness month, and the Autism Society of America has partnered with AMC Theaters to launch a new Public Service (PSA) announcement campaign and to premiere their first ever Autism film festival,  “Aut Fest,” in Orange, CA April 22-23rd. The PSA will show in AMC theaters nationwide during the month of April to […]