autism

Published
May 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.
Published
March 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.
Published
February 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 […]
Published
August 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.
Published
May 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.
Published
May 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.
Published
April 13, 2021

‘Life-changing’ autism center for adults closes in on funding goal

The Maine Behavioral Healthcare center will provide crucial services to adults and to children under 5.
Published
May 5, 2020

State of the art autism center coming to Portland

The center is set to open next summer and have the capacity to serve upwards of 800 children and adults with autism and developmental disorders.
Published
February 19, 2020

Justice Department says Maine violated disabled man’s rights by limiting Medicaid services

A Feb. 10 ruling, in response to a complaint filed in May 2018, concluded that the state "failed to provide necessary services in the most integrated setting appropriate to his needs." The state is still determining how to respond, but it could affect other individuals.
Published
January 27, 2020

Advocates push bill to eliminate waitlists for adults with certain disabilities

Providing services for about 2,000 Mainers with intellectual, developmental disabilities who are now on waiting lists would cost about $60 million a year.