autism

Published
April 15, 2025

LD 46 will expand employment opportunities for Mainers with disabilities
Published
December 30, 2024

U.S. to expand autism research under new law co-sponsored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins

The $2 billion law will fund autism research and programs over the next 5 years.
Published
October 17, 2024

Judge grants Texas lawmakers’ unusual effort to pause execution in shaken baby case

A judge has granted a request from Texas lawmakers to delay the execution of a man scheduled to be the first person in the U.S. put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
Published
August 12, 2024

Local camps make nature accessible for kids with autism

Federal law ensures support for disabled students during the school year, but that 3-month summer break can be a challenge for many families. Nature day camps have entered the scene with increased support for neurodivergent kids.
Published
July 12, 2024

Sailing camp for youths with autism comes to Portland

Twenty kids participated in the traveling 3-day camp, which is based in South Carolina and will make 10 stops this year.

Published
June 2, 2024

Blue Envelope Program slowly spreading around Maine’s police forces

Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine is working to expand the program aimed at avoiding escalated interactions with police.
Published
April 28, 2024

The Maine Millennial: For me, autism has its upsides

Being where I am on the spectrum has more than a few silver linings.
Published
March 18, 2024

Pine Tree Society receives grant to help support new summer camp for kids with autism
Published
October 1, 2023

Stephen King’s ‘Holly’ is admirably nuanced about autism

With his latest novel, King proves that he's willing to keep evolving.
Published
August 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.