A full service state approved Theraputic Intervention Agency specializing in children and adults with Autism.

This group is here to support Maine residence who's lives include and are effected or affected by those with ASD. (Autism Spectrum disorder, including but not limited to Autism, ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, PDD, PDD-NOS ect.) We are here to help in the pursuit of "recovering" or bettering their child's quality of life and to achieve a healthy full functioning future. Information on many biomedical treatments such as DAN(defeat Autism Now)protocol, special diets, (GFCF, SCD, LOD) supplements (Minerals, Amino Acids, Vitamins, EFA's), chelation (DMSA- TD, suppository and oral, DMPS- TD, suppository, and oral, NDF+ ect), secretin, allergy reduction, both IGG and IGE avoidance and elimination, as well as rotation helps can be found here. We cover subjects on Immune system boosting, hormonal info as related to autism, endocrine and GI as well. We can swap recipes for special diets, do Co-op orders to save money on foods, specialty products, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, EFA's, amino acids, and other supplemental needs by mail order and local health food stores (HFS). We are also here to help support the families emotional needs with all we go through while caring for our family members with special needs. we can unite to advocate for things that are helping our kids to be covered by things like Mainecare, and to support others in pursuing SSI to help with the ever growing costs to help our children's medical needs be meet. I hope that all that join can find this place to be a refuge and strength for their families. support monitor Christel King christelking1@verizon.net

More than 10 national autism leadership organizations have come together to form AutismCares, a nationwide disaster relief effort that will potentially assist thousands of Katrina families living with autism. To address the most immediate needs, ”AutismCares – Katrina” is coordinating support for the unique needs of families affected by autism through facilitating temporary / permanent relocation support, mobilizing specialty assistance teams and providing autism-conscious supplies directly to these families and the professionals caring for them.

Blue School Inc. is a special purpose preschool program dedicated to educating children, 2 to 5 years of age, who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Camp Sunshine supports children with life threatening illnesses and their families.

Waban Projects, Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized to develop and operate programs which promote the general welfare and education of children and adults with developmental disabilities.

I have created this group to help parents find out more about this disorder. If anyone has information please feel free to post. We are here to help each other and be there so we are not alone in this.

Live ONLINE radio talk show focusing on disabilities hosted by Monica Moshenko, advocate and parent of son with ASD. Listen online each Sunday at 10 PM Eastern and Tuesday at 11:30 AM Eastern. Unique guests and topics educate, and inspire listeners. Past shows available online. For more information or to be a sponsor of this radio network call 716-522-9185 Our TALK makes a difference!

DEH provides housing, job training, developmental training, and a variety of support services in Hancock County, Maine for adults with disabilities - particularly those with mental retardation, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Downeast Horizons assists and supports people with disabilities to live a complete and fulfilling life..

Fagan Center for Communication - doctoral level speech-language pathology services.

EdTech Associates offers educational consulting and training services for public and private schools who want to use technology more effectively with autistic learners. EdTech Associates is consultin and training with a NH public-supported school that provides educational programs for students with autism and neurological disorders. This school has revolutionized instruction with autistic learners by using interactive whiteboards, standard software and interactive websites in group instruction. This model has significant implications in how to instruct autistic learners.

Free demos of all communication software products. Online video tutorials. Developers of the Overboard software for communication (autism). Free toll free support and software upgrades

Parent centers in each state provide training and information to parents of infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults with disabilities and the professionals who work with their families. This assistance helps parents participate more effectively with professionals in meeting the educational needs of children and youth with disabilities. Parent centers are funded by the U.S. Department of Education, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Statewide network providing support and learning opportunities for educators working with students with disabilities. Regionally-based activities are held in locations that are accessible to educators from throughout the state. Specific content for support meetings and training is determined by the membership through ongoing assessment of their needs.

For nearly 50 years, the caring professionals at May Institute have set a national standard for providing comprehensive, research-based services to children with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. The May Center in Freeport provides educational services to children (2-8) using the principles of applied behavior analysis. We offer family support services, school-based consultation and training, and intensive home-based services. Ninety-five percent of age-appropriate students with autism graduate from the Center and enter public schools each fall.

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