General University of Maine Publications

Document Type

Book

Edition

Second Edition

Publisher

College of Education and Human Development at the University of Maine

Publication Date

6-1-2018

Publisher location

Orono, ME

Volume Number

Booklet 1

Abstract/ Summary

The Maine Autism Institute’s Family Partnership (FP) was instrumental in the creation of the Maine Parent Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders in 2015. Individuals with autism, their families, and educators and professionals also played an important role in the review and revisions to our 2nd edition. Our continued hope is to provide an easy-to-follow roadmap for Maine parents and caregivers who suspect their child may be at risk for autism and to guide you to services, resources, and supports needed after diagnosis and throughout the lifespan. Now a four-booklet series, the Maine Parent Guide to ASD includes the basics of understanding autism spectrum disorders, steps to obtaining a diagnosis, and guidelines for understanding and accessing educational and social services in Maine. Newly added content includes information, resources, and suggestions for families that include an adult with ASD and content we hope will be helpful to adults on the spectrum themselves. We have updated our resource guide with new listings to help you seek further information and access services and supports. As you use the Maine Parent Guide, you will hear the voices of MAIER FP members as they reflect on their own journeys and offer words of advice, encouragement, and support. Many photos are courtesy of MAIER FP families and used with their permission. Th roughout these volumes, we have alternated the use of “he” and “she” for ease of reading, and this does not imply gender differences in behavior or outcomes. We hope you find this a helpful guide for your family.

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