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.

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Christel King
christelking1@verizon.net

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.

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..

We provide 1:1 therapy and group sessions to assist individuals on the Autism Spectrum to overcome their challenges by using their unique. We give special attention to skilll building around Social Skill Development and Anxiety Management.

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.

Non-attorney consultants to parents and families on disability issues involving special education, publicly supported services to young adults, and similar/related issues. Established 1995.

Providing pediatric occuaptional therapy services with a strong emphasis on sensory integration

SKILLS, Inc. is a non-profit organization in Maine that helps all people with intellectual disabilities and other challenges to achieve their goals through employment, residential, and supportive services, and through educating the public to eliminate barriers.

iAbida.com is the pioneer in ICM for special people. Our name - iAbida means "father of knowledge" and we are providing this comprehensive knowledge base of communication among the teachers and parents for special people. These individuals can range from teachers, parents and babysitters for typical children to physicians, occupational therapists, social workers and speech therapists for special needs individuals. We are dedicated to providing leadership - and solutions for organizations and professionals who want to improve their communication ability.