autism
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Pine Tree Society receives grant to help support new summer camp for kids with autism
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PublishedOctober 1, 2023
Stephen King’s ‘Holly’ is admirably nuanced about autism
With his latest novel, King proves that he's willing to keep evolving.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
The Maine Millennial: Putting on a face to meet the faces that I see
Being diagnosed with autism at the age of 30 explains how I interact with the world. And I love explanations.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89
Triplett was the subject of a book titled 'In a Different Key,' a PBS documentary film, a BBC news magazine installment.
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PublishedMay 19, 2022
At MaineHealth facility in Portland, people with autism learn life skills
The $14.5 million, 28,000 square-foot Glickman Lauder Center, which opened in August, 2021, serves 600 to 700 patients, mostly outpatients, but also has a K-12 school.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
In Topsham, accepting autism through art with library’s exhibit
Topsham Public Library will feature neurodiverse artists in a virtual gallery starting April 9 as part of Autism Acceptance Month.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2022
In-person Walk for Autism to take place in April
The 20th annual Walk for Autism will take place in person this year with one of two walks taking place at Riverbank Park in Westbrook in April. The Autism Society of Maine hopes to raise $30,000 from the events, which will also feature games, vendors and face painting. The first walk will start at 11 […]
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PublishedAugust 28, 2021
Commentary: The COVID-19 pandemic is harder for people with autism
We can use it to reflect on the ways that we mistreat neurodivergent humans.
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
Families who live with autism rebuild frayed ties as pandemic eases
COVID-19 disrupted the patterns of life and family visits that are critical for the well-being of Mainers with autism.
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PublishedMay 9, 2021
In helping her daughter bloom, a mother changed perceptions of autism
Clara Park successfully challenged the idea that "refrigerator" moms caused the condition.
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