My brother has a son with autism and is thinking about making the move up here to be near my wife and I. I don't have any kids in school so figured I would ask here. Does anybody have any suggestions about some schools that are good for someone with autism?

TIA

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Majestic-Feedback541 t1_ixdpw55 wrote on November 22, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Locations would help a bit. It seems as though your brother wants to live close to you, Maine is a pretty decent size. I'm willing to bet a bunch of bigger schools have more programs for special needs, so I'd look into the southern half of the state for sure.

Then you have housing to worry about, and job opportunities (unless he's remote or has something in the works).

I do not need such programs for my family, so my knowledge of them is very limited. With a little for information provided, someone else may be able to help you better though! Good luck!

Septicrogue OP t1_ixdq68p wrote on November 22, 2022 at 5:53 PM

Ah good point, I'm in the Bangor area.

Majestic-Feedback541 t1_ixdzm1y wrote on November 22, 2022 at 6:54 PM

https://www.bangorschools.net/about-us/curriculum/special-education/

This seems a good place to start for information? I'm sorry, I don't know much about the Bangor area though. Perhaps your brother could contact the schools in the area and ask what programs they have to support his child's learning needs? Assuming he'll be looking to live in Bangor as well, of course!

Top-Molasses8678 t1_ixh4w3y wrote on November 23, 2022 at 12:14 PM

I’m not sure about schools in Bangor (I’m southern), but I do know Maine has a great program called Section 28 for kiddos on the spectrum. I run such a program in southern maine. Kiddos do need mainecare to qualify (you can get mainecare that isn’t based on economic need just for the service - it’s called “Katie Beckett mainecare”) and it’s 1-on-1 service with a child and a BHP to increase skill levels. There are school-based section 28 programs in Maine as well!

Septicrogue OP t1_ixh4zfl wrote on November 23, 2022 at 12:15 PM

Awesome thanks I will send the info his way!

Top-Molasses8678 t1_ixh70gn wrote on November 23, 2022 at 12:36 PM

Anytime! Here to help if it’s an option he wants to look into!

mangoskipjack t1_ixi4wy9 wrote on November 23, 2022 at 4:50 PM

Look up ecco LLC in Skowhegan. Works with young children and has a daycare facility for autism. And the people are great humans. Also used to do home visits weekly.