Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER)
University of Maine / Maine DOE
Statewide resource providing free information, family-to-family mentoring, professional development, and navigation support for families of children with autism. Partnership between UMaine and Maine DOE.
Who can use this?
Families of children with autism, educators, service providers, post-secondary students. All resources are free.
About this resource
MAIER is a partnership between the University of Maine and the Maine Department of Education that provides leadership, training, and family support for autism-related services across the state. Their resources are free and designed to help families navigate services from birth through adulthood.
Services offered
- Family-to-family mentoring
- Road maps for navigating autism services (birth to adulthood)
- Professional development workshops and webinars
- Information clearinghouse
- Events calendar
- Technical assistance for educators
What to expect
Visit the website to access free resources, or call to connect with family mentoring and support services.
What to bring
Nothing required.