Autism Society of Maine

Maine chapter of the Autism Society of America

Provides education, referrals, and resource development

Annual Family Retreat Weekend Camp Summit- ages 5-15 Information Specialist Program

Autism Education: Resources in Maine

Maine Autism Alliance Learning Disabilities Association of

Maine Access Maine University of Maine Center for

Community Inclusion and Disability Studies

Strive (ages 15-24)

Autism: Parent Resources

G.E.A.R. Parent Network Maine Parent Federation Southern Maine Parent Awareness

Support Groups

G.E.A.R. Parent Network- 13 parent support groups meeting locations across Maine

Autism Support Group for Parents at Maine Medical Center

Parents of Children with Asperger’s Syndrome and related Autism Disorders at Mayo Hospital

Family Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group at Maine General Medical Center

Advocacy/ Legal Aids

Maine Children’s Alliance Pine Tree Legal Assistance (Kids Legal)

MaineCare: Section 28

Section 28: Rehabilitative and Community Services - For children or youth up to the age of 21 who have a developmental disability that affects their every day functioning (Autism or MR). Services include skill building to address behavioral issues and activities of daily living.

MaineCare: Section 65

An intensive service for children with a mental health diagnosis and their families. This service has a community and home based setting and is delivered with active parent involvement. The goal is to help  the child and family understand mental health needs, change the way they react to each others behaviors for more positive results and improve how effectively they work together in identifying their challenges and strengths, as well as, their own natural and community supports.

MaineCare Services

To access sections 28 or 65 children must be eligible for MaineCare.

If they do not qualify based on parent income they may qualify based on medical need through the Katie Beckett option.

Variety of agencies can provide services- parent/guardian can choose agency in their geographical region