Parents+of+Preschoolers

Here are some links to resources that will help you learn about autism, support you and your child, and/or connect you with other folks who share your experiences, challenges and concerns:
__Aspergers Association of New England__ http://www.aane.org/aane_chapters/aane_maine_chapter.html The Asperbergers Association of New England has a Maine chapter! Here you will find a contact for a support group that meets monthly on the campus of USM in Portland.

__ Parents __ http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/health/autism/ Parent Magazine has a section of the website dedicated to autism. This link includes advice for parents about screening, diagnosis, and living with a child with autism.

__Franklin County Children's Task Force__ http://www.fcctf.org/ The Franklin County Children's Task Force is an organization supporting children and families in western Maine. The Task Force sponsors parenting groups, a clothing exchange, community education, and many other support services. Located in downtown Farmington, FCCTF is a community-based organization committed to strengthening families.

__ Temple Grandin __ http://www.templegrandin.com/ Temple Grandin is a doctor of animal husbandry, an author and a professor. She is also a person with autism and is the title subject of an HBO movie. The movie can be rented and can be helpful in understanding how a person with autism thinks. This is her own website.

__ Autism Society of Maine __ http://www.asmonline.org/ The Autism Society of Maine maintains a website full of resources for families and professionals. The site includes a listing of support groups, legislation, programs, information about autism and much more.