Sailing camp for youths with autism comes to Portland

Twenty kids participated in the traveling 3-day camp, which is based in South Carolina and will make 10 stops this year.

Blue Envelope Program slowly spreading around Maine’s police forces

Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine is working to expand the program aimed at avoiding escalated interactions with police.

Face Time: Laurie Milledge — With her husband, raising an autistic son to be ‘very proud of’

Her advice: 'Try everything till you find what works . . . never give up . . . they are a gift from God.'

Winthrop concert benefits Autism Society of Maine

Van der Brew hosted a free concert in honor of World Autism Acceptance Day on Saturday, with donations benefiting the Autism Society of Maine.

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.

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.

‘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.

Justice Department says Maine violated disabled man’s rights by limiting Medicaid services

A Feb. 10 ruling, in response to a complaint filed in May 2018, concluded that the state "failed to provide necessary services in the most integrated setting appropriate to his needs." The state is still determining how to respond, but it could affect other individuals.

Michigan township allows boy with autism to keep therapy ducks

Topsham parents can’t record autistic son’s school day, court rules