Topics on Autism, Developmental Delays, and other Special Needs Topics

10/26/2023

Please utilize this important resource.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwGCERpe-kmhjs9kmtlsD47oUv0a-qs6igmQfqh2ziZtx39Q/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0bLnDAczfnxbe1_jryJ0tA8ePZH0q_3Orfm3DEqxUlB0YCTENm3xw0cwE&pli=1

09/28/2023

Hello! Wanted to pass along the information for the Autism Society of Maine Annual Fall Conference. It is Saturday, November 4th. Once again it looks to be a very informative training. Here is the web site with all of the information. You will also need to use the link to register for the conference. The event is free but you do need to register. If you have any questions just let me know or give the ASM a call. 🙂 Hope to see some of you there. 🙂

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event...

09/25/2023

Hey everyone! This Lifespan Waiver is going to affect anyone that is 14 years old and over so it is important that you are all well informed on this. PLEASE take in as much information as you can and definitely participate in these meetings. Let me know if you have questions or concerns.

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/parents-and-providers-weigh-in-on-building-a-new-system-for-people-with-disabilities/97-28791323-ef17-42d7-81e5-e252ddc76e1a?fbclid=IwAR1DXvf6MGd2s54pdaOWag8rpDuoBwGjqhfRkhIZZv3_OQI-KU7gLS7Mzpc

The "Lifespan Waiver" would provide more comprehensive services at age 14 to help those with disabilities transition into adulthood.

07/03/2023

Hey everyone! This new proposal will affect programming for kids and adults starting at age 14. If you are interested in knowing more about the Life Span Waiver (will replace sections 21 and 29 and will start at 14) please keep reading. I can also answer questions about this.

** Please join the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) as they offer two public comment sessions on the proposed Lifespan Waiver Concept Paper. This session will allow stakeholders to submit verbal comments on the proposed waiver concept.

The Concept Paper Draft is on the OADS’ Lifespan Project website: [https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/sites/maine.gov.dhhs/files/inline-files/Maine-DHHS-OADS-Lifespan-Waiver-Concept-Paper-Final.pdf](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NpbDfzATMYRrVDqhds5YSJrPkmyvK6u7Kz1w1izXXiYsUtA4ZY9tR6nGUO3jNH97mbr2nbiMA6m1OYPP_kZeVipC7bl3QV-tve1Ubku5sNOTT5V1YqPJNfGmtNl8e7qc_TpBdpuXQ0CxnDN_mP0e_5RSQv1PpiuKpuBYaAxgesz1fvsDlnihPjFMLJLwCGDTeOsrRPc9sI9tKKYYI2uv37VLk4xQv_uoOa5HNex-t-biiH5UR-slYMJfT1Ye6L9hfFFlOSNUDguUmVo3IRLMwv8hbLZ15uEAjklnr_yCruDuWx06jX68H2ab2wM05Rx2PZt9OVGhsFo7GBUnMYiLFG6OuEXe1fTClmZZQaCeula6Nj9csG-JPzCWZ1uJIS-y4Hzm4PN6Nypw_JYda0UVN-I1M-MJdui3NjVmwcZ0Sh_rJgLmoFLHcAN2pEiVCIo32VG4KdguunWP7l6OnqDxUrY9fKx0hO66rsvUe3tjTgA2nsSsZOcyp8rkWYPFgxZdxQXyntsBqGk4csNGGxzHHny-hJVSd4vY0dYgg_eFRQeinf5fk0Kgc_n_Fp3D7nc7MpyOJBB-YAmn3ekDxzQQJacTUfm0Za2ASpj3mq40kuW2GsuxFiUUWKG-4OHYb-H_6h7d_gpINqQD0ctR2oTkwOb9Ig6HZZoqz0IvcIN5OBM5irJVy3l44Bp6zNKQd8gUUt_0IEvrFcw%3D&c=tnW-QT4LJ2CxnW6FAh5qRhKQ3FSG60z2j8PiGdgY6ZoI53WZdmjIGw%3D%3D&ch=JFfpjIcsTUOny4Vpz-B_6paj6rvN3ZavyRqNfsKqXaX2sOvOPtr25w%3D%3D)

Written comments will be received through the end of day on July 28th through the following web form: [https://forms.office.com/g/SV9ewiLjeg](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NpbDfzATMYRrVDqhds5YSJrPkmyvK6u7Kz1w1izXXiYsUtA4ZY9tR6nGUO3jNH97vhRjBY1BsQfNnWqi8EB7r_wyQgXSQrerOx4O3YuYbwKgHMu-rWpwNsWmrXnYYWhGBvS2WiIubdBGj4qoXFJkJAlbTeWLEfTBuZuCRcEhU3-HrAYOlf9cMpazcSbtsANEVi3Ly2GaDOl9pQLm5cK67aJ4PO8Zq1-agJdMH-yO61JWs5viaQW_Qjds45WcZxFiZUHhT9GlLO6AfHRuS1lK-j9H8VCWuM9r5NMENZn6Z3MjSmLlm9ddUvltZnlkmuqJ6564LqgnNcz2lQbY5Lh_KaY06lGMxeq_LZyn07QDL5MDJTOzno9OYYidJ-aV-hl4T2k7Hin_y3_alTbUX9btF44z1OQGVZDDbyBV6vQTLqfJryGGTBOkOabaA3NjUUtcozlnm3R4PHPknep8_QiHMsBzlNcEw1Hq6hy8SZneLdo6lS4XIU8KvC82hWi-A8G80pt1P4eCc_teVwNiPDy16NIqgWR2fWx0fY8u7GsyrT9aYcq7b0etJg%3D%3D&c=tnW-QT4LJ2CxnW6FAh5qRhKQ3FSG60z2j8PiGdgY6ZoI53WZdmjIGw%3D%3D&ch=JFfpjIcsTUOny4Vpz-B_6paj6rvN3ZavyRqNfsKqXaX2sOvOPtr25w%3D%3D) (preferred) or through the [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) email address.

Or - Submit comments by mail to:

Attn: Lifespan Project

Office of Aging & Disability Services

11 State House Station

41 Anthony Avenue

Augusta, Maine 04333

There will be a brief high-level review of the Concept Paper. Please prepare for the session by reviewing the document before the meeting.

The links below will allow you to register for the events and to receive a link to the sessions.

July 6, 12:30-2 PM – Lifespan Waiver Concept Paper – Public Comment Session #1:

[https://mainestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAld-GqrjwoH9KjY44DmvibOBTUwIIq841x](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NpbDfzATMYRrVDqhds5YSJrPkmyvK6u7Kz1w1izXXiYsUtA4ZY9tR6nGUO3jNH97lzfU7A5mpow_GCcI_sDvpwSt4UcRlBVDo8Q8VrKZOn0E_hwn7TMghK64dkAhS1kObFaQjUKNZ6N-IYTqat4Q3Tfk2a9MESfSYLyq8zHy92vvVSNqJoFeIWLg5-R-SG-b26Yj-TS6HcrjEG3Jl9k9H6gB7YrqsPowoyNXxEn2-Te5YofUre7IbpGxo5QVbfbXHDAMBfRGTCXTWLmtPIUfMuLjS3v0fe59BOUu2JhPwT6NYCOADdIhvl3e3H9kKA5XmeVSTv37ebqp0JGp7omVMyF3lqGsh72SyScryTWeChD3WHIrusGKNj7ukSpXRFbAKflebTH6Wyn2sRyJNn_b8XY2wPRzMenRn4zzH3PHR2-3tjRqP0vi9B9OLdK8TYjOV4dllfkNbYfgYYkbPl1W6fzjIKaWY7bdcR6YwZCwSeHJtP7vYs27hW2kvZgm4Wzk8eJdhg0qb-k1H9aF6Z7DfuKnrUk9qxfSAW_KfgmFtg_P7kAxCdmHe4Q5LtS96S2ByCduzdbc7OM6fQxM5rlvLpGEGlvDdTNGm-3ucgqVMITv8uZOqY90LtcdX7TTJCLt&c=tnW-QT4LJ2CxnW6FAh5qRhKQ3FSG60z2j8PiGdgY6ZoI53WZdmjIGw%3D%3D&ch=JFfpjIcsTUOny4Vpz-B_6paj6rvN3ZavyRqNfsKqXaX2sOvOPtr25w%3D%3D)

July 20, 10-12 AM – Lifespan Waiver Concept Paper – Public Comment Session #2:

[https://mainestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsd-Ggrj8iGdCRDwMM_moOfTKIyksF8EXT](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NpbDfzATMYRrVDqhds5YSJrPkmyvK6u7Kz1w1izXXiYsUtA4ZY9tR6nGUO3jNH97r9rI7mavGUyWaZWVJKxINYAkqEY_cFh7WkvOixoeAarrh6XVM2ZX7_T5SYjeq7MkGtAPXs69da0JGvdvMcg06tTUTKgsPUtu5d48fB_c9_N3yYyeXOyEewngyrU5GXQUC3xpbvR0l29djTnj-QHjBVAAy4OlZKE8xb8SgLiA4Xegd5XVje9NwsgyZlFBy8EoAvU47eDLHuO2-G4fqYkeOqA8-CM-kakLy7eH8JHM4AMIv1B1PudkskQcqyOhCby5TcK55JtGM4J8Lb44eH2vyaJY7Xz7_MKcHqd2vcUjkgl-GMHhBhMM_n-uWY_qCkNsmuGyDijoIPJ6AN8vG2mtYkk_fawzaDiVv_3gyoyFPxLPAwSFBEgTm4Znub3tPVJXhUg4_aBD0CPDojJRBvdk6AoQuLMjmW3GlAttE0XIJofWIHx09XmaTDOk8j2mn6C7iUlevCTyhP2g5S78vMPJw-Kp7EMoHMYC1Gjhh2wuv79SAqEZwZE7ouAZQO7sEGIHoDmgKUzbd02pXCm9zhH_BE9u5659QYObc5Ej9BJUn4yQW7hDExeBOYibDU308BKz&c=tnW-QT4LJ2CxnW6FAh5qRhKQ3FSG60z2j8PiGdgY6ZoI53WZdmjIGw%3D%3D&ch=JFfpjIcsTUOny4Vpz-B_6paj6rvN3ZavyRqNfsKqXaX2sOvOPtr25w%3D%3D)

02/28/2023

This looks like a great move to check out. Anyone here going to watch it?

Woody Harrelson stars alongside 10 actors with developmental disabilities in a new comedy that's headed to theaters.

11/22/2022

Enjoy your Thanksgiving everyone!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=503750808454516&set=a.324245733071692&type=3&mibextid=F2O006YeUVmPtAAz

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Check out these tips to prepare for the big day with your autistic family member 🦃🍂

11/10/2022

Great opportunity to chat with Santa. :-)

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=528712845968546&set=a.396263105880188

The Autism Society of Maine is a non-profit organization that serves individuals with autism and their families, professionals, and communities by providing education, advocacy, referrals, and resource development.