MEXICO – University College at Rumford/Mexico will participate as a host location in a video conference meeting of parents and primary caregivers for children and young adults who live with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. The video conference, entitled “Parents Talk Autism,” will be presented by the Maine Autism Alliance from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. on Friday, April 29.

The Maine Autism Alliance was founded to help people on the autism spectrum and their families. MAA is a non-profit, grassroots organization led by University of Maine at Augusta alumnus Heidi Bowden, who is a parent of a child with autism.

“This statewide meeting will allow parents the opportunity to discuss the challenges and needs of their families and will help the alliance work to meet those needs,” said Bowden.

The alliance regularly offers social/activity groups for youth, teens and adults, including parent seminars that focus on ways to enrich the unique experience of raising a child with autism. 

For more information about the Maine Autism Alliance, visit www.maineautism.org or call 626-3042. For directions to University College at Rumford/Mexico, visit www.learn.maine.edu/rumford-mexico, or call 364-7882.