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PublishedApril 23, 2025
Proposed autism registry is ‘dangerous,’ Maine disability rights activists say
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping autism study that will use private medical records from federal and commercial databases.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2025
Oxford Fire Rescue providing kits for those with autism
The items are used as a distraction to help responders tend to immediate needs.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2024
U.S. to expand autism research under new law co-sponsored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins
The $2 billion law will fund autism research and programs over the next 5 years.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2024
Judge grants Texas lawmakers’ unusual effort to pause execution in shaken baby case
A judge has granted a request from Texas lawmakers to delay the execution of a man scheduled to be the first person in the U.S. put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2024
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.
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PublishedJune 2, 2024
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.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2024
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.'
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PublishedApril 2, 2022
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.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
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.
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
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.
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