Being diagnosed with autism at the age of 30 explains how I interact with the world. And I love explanations.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89
Triplett was the subject of a book titled ‘In a Different Key,’ a PBS documentary film, a BBC news magazine installment.
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Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inNews, Times Record
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.
Posted inAmerican Journal
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 […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
In helping her daughter bloom, a mother changed perceptions of autism
Clara Park successfully challenged the idea that “refrigerator” moms caused the condition.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
‘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.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
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.