AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The furious debate over vaccine exemptions that has divided parents and lawmakers across the country will rear its head in Maine this week, when the Legislature begins to consider proposals designed to make it harder for people to forgo inoculating their children. The measures face fierce criticism from those who are […]
Autism
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Lewiston’s new autism classes opening this fall
LEWISTON — This fall, Lewiston’s expanded autism program will begin teaching 17 students who would have been in a more expensive, private program, Lewiston’s Special Ed Director Jill Hastings told the Lewiston School Committee Monday night. The new program will teach 20 students, Hastings said. There will be three new small classes, often with a […]
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Parents, teachers work to educate rising number of Maine kids diagnosed with autism
BANGOR — Jacob Lewis did not enjoy the fourth grade. He said he regularly felt cornered and frustrated in class. He got into trouble often, but he did not know why. He could understand instructions from teachers, but he didn’t get why they were given, so he didn’t follow them, prompting teachers to scold him. […]
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Rumford to host autism awareness training April 30
RUMFORD — A federal probation officer will offer training on autism spectrum disorders from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. April is National Autism Awareness Month. Matt Brown, a 25-year veteran of state and federal law enforcement agencies, will provide the training to first responders, medical providers, community members, educators and court officials, at […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Therapist uses art and music to help children cope
FARMINGTON — Art and music, expressive therapies, can hold a key to communication with children with special needs, according to therapist Ellen Bowman. Bowman returned to the University of Maine at Farmington on Friday to participate in the 6th annual Teaching and Working in a Diverse World Conference. It’s part of the spring University Forum […]
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SAD 52 to start budget review
TURNER — The SAD 52 Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Leavitt Area High School to begin review of the 2014-15 budget. Other agenda items include a presentation related to the district’s pre-kindergarten program at the Leeds Central, Greene Central and Turner Primary schools, and a presentation on a […]
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R. Ulrickson: Autism: A parent’s perspective
I am writing in response to the Associated Press article titled “Autism coverage faces fight for funds” by Alanna Durkin that appeared on Jan. 20. I have a unique insight into the problems that children with autism and their families face. Not only am I a parent of a 13-year-old child with Asperger’s syndrome, I […]
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UMaine opening institute to educate professionals who work with children with autism
ORONO (AP) — A new institute is opening at the University of Maine for educators and others who work with children with autism and post-secondary students seeking to follow that path. The Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research will open Jan. 1 at the UMaine campus in Orono. Maine families will also be able […]
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Second annual ATV Ride for Autism set for Aug. 4
ROXBURY — The Roxbury ATV Riders will host its second annual ATV Ride for Autism at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Roxbury Park and Ride. Michael Worthley, president of the Roxbury ATV Riders, said this is the first time that the club has hosted it. In 2012, the Moose Alley ATV Club of […]