The Trump administration has announced a sweeping autism study that will use private medical records from federal and commercial databases.
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Posted inHealth
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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Posted inNation & World, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: For me, autism has its upsides
Being where I am on the spectrum has more than a few silver linings.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Putting on a face to meet the faces that I see
Being diagnosed with autism at the age of 30 explains how I interact with the world. And I love explanations.
Posted inNation & World, News
Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89
Triplett was the subject of a book titled ‘In a Different Key,’ a PBS documentary film, a BBC news magazine installment.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Expansion of Children’s Center in Augusta aimed at ending waitlist for child care, developmental programs
The $5 million project could provide space for 100 to 200 children on the organization’s waitlist.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
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.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
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.