 Maine chapter of the Autism Society of America  Provides education, referrals, and resource development  Annual Family Retreat Weekend  Camp Summit- ages 5-15  Information Specialist Program

 Maine Autism Alliance  Learning Disabilities Association of Maine  Access Maine  University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies  Strive (ages 15-24)

 G.E.A.R. Parent Network  Maine Parent Federation  Southern Maine Parent Awareness

 G.E.A.R. Parent Network- 13 parent support groups meeting locations across Maine  Autism Support Group for Parents at Maine Medical Center  Parents of Children with Asperger’s Syndrome and related Autism Disorders at Mayo Hospital  Family Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group at Maine General Medical Center

 Maine Children’s Alliance  Pine Tree Legal Assistance (Kids Legal)

Section 28: Rehabilitative and Community Services - For children or youth up to the age of 21 who have a developmental disability that affects their every day functioning (Autism or MR). Services include skill building to address behavioral issues and activities of daily living.

An intensive service for children with a mental health diagnosis and their families. This service has a community and home based setting and is delivered with active parent involvement. The goal is to help the child and family understand mental health needs, change the way they react to each others behaviors for more positive results and improve how effectively they work together in identifying their challenges and strengths, as well as, their own natural and community supports.

 To access sections 28 or 65 children must be eligible for MaineCare.  If they do not qualify based on parent income they may qualify based on medical need through the Katie Beckett option.  Variety of agencies can provide services- parent/guardian can choose agency in their geographical region