Mark your calendar: October 31, 2009 The 5th Maine Autism Resource Fair Augusta Civic Center Augusta, Maine Online and Email Registrations have closed.

The MAE Project ~ ~ Maine Autism Education Project 4th Maine Autism Resource Fair Augusta Civic Center October 11th, 2008, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   (schedule below) Make sure you scroll down the entire page to read all about the fair. We will hold a raffle with some GREAT items available! $1.00 for 1 ticket or $5.00 for 6 tickets. Also, a silent auction on three items: A signed Mike Timlin (relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox) baseball, donated by the Boston Red Sox A box of "Flutie Flakes" cereal signed by Doug Flutie, donated by The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, The software program, Boardmaker Plus V. 6, donated by Mayer-Johnson ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS FAIR EXPENSES

SPONSORS: See Our Sponsors Page, many thanks to them! EXHIBITORS:  Check Out Our Exhibitors Page WORKSHOPS: See Workshop page CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: A certificate of attendance will be given at the end of the day. CEU's and BCBA CEU's: Will be available. Attention SLP-CCC's This activity may be used to meet the ASHA certification maintenance requirement if you determine that: (1) the content is relevant to your area of practice and your practice setting, and (2) you are in your 3-year maintenance interval. You do not need prior approval from ASHA to use this activity. The activity is offered for 7 Certification Maintenance Hours, and you will be provided with the appropriate documentation of attendance. For more information on acceptable activities and your record keeping responsibilities, contact ASHA at 800-498-2071 or certification@asha.org. COST:  There is no cost to attend! We ask that you help us prepare by registering. Walk-ins are welcomed. REGISTRATION:  You may register on-line or by phone. Walk-ins are welcomed the day of the fair, but a specific workshop seating might not be available. Please register.. Heidi Bowden, MAE Project, 65 Patterson Street, Augusta, ME  04330... 207 626-3042   Email: asdresourcefair@aol.com LUNCH:  Lunch is your choice, The Augusta Civic Center will have concession stands open for your convenience. There are also eateries nearby. THE CHILDREN'S AREA: There will be a children's area located in the auditorium.  This area is available for parents, caregivers and respite providers who would like a dedicated space to bring their child/children.  At this time, CHILDCARE IS NOT PROVIDED....Volunteers will be available to assist the caregiver with various art projects, puzzles and games.  Schedule  7:00  to  8:00    Exhibitors Set Up  8:00  to  9:30    Registration, Visit Exhibitors  9:30 to 12:00   Keynote Speaker: Dr. Vincent Carbone 12:00 to  1:00    Lunch 1:15  to  3:00   1st Breakout Session 1.  Special Education: The 3 R's : Rights, Responsibilities and Results 2.  Autism 101 3.  Adults and Transition 3:15  to  5:00   2nd Breakout Session 4.  Asperger's Syndrome: Living w/Asperger's Snydrome, Social Skills 5.  Developing an IEP, A Step-by-Step Guide 6.  Communication and Autism   5:00-  Submit Survey and Receive Certificate of Attendance and CEU paperwork.    Thanks to www.maine.info for listing our event.