The MAE Project ~ ~ Maine Autism Education Project 6th Maine Autism Resource Fair Augusta Civic Center October 9th, 2010, Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 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. Silent Auction:  Items to be announced  PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS FAIR EXPENSES The fair offers great resources to the citizens of Maine who live, love and work in the autism community. We are committed to helping children and adults with autism and ask that you help us to continue that work with your support. As one mother of a newly diagnosed child stated last year, " For the first time we didn’t feel alone. We got so much from this one day."  In Maine, 2,468 children, ages 3 to 20 years old have autism.  State of Maine, Department of Education  December 2009 Donations will be listed on our website and in our fair program. If you would like to make a donation "In Honor" or "In Memory" of an indiviudal, please note that when the donation is made.

SPONSORS: See Our Sponsors Page, many thanks to them! EXHIBITORS:  Check Out Our Exhibitors Page BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! →INFORMATION SESSIONS: In the morning there are four information sessions.  Each session has been purchased by an interested exhibitor to allow a more formal introduction to their services and/or products. Please see below for a list of those sessions. WORKSHOPS: See Workshop page CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: A certificate of attendance will be given at the end of the day. STATE OF MAINE CEU's: Will be available. You must attend the entire day to receive the CEU's. (no partial CEUS given) PLEASE NOTE: Attention SLP-CCC's--- This activity may be used to meet the ASHA certification maintenance requirementif 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 (CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE). For more information on acceptable activities and your record keeping responsibilities, contact ASHA at 800-498-2071 or certification@asha.org.  NEW-- A donation would be greatly appreciated to help with costs of this unique 1 day event. Suggeted $20.00 for (Teachers, Ed-techs, Therapists, Providers, interested individuals.  $10.00 suggested donation. (2-parents $10.00 total) For parents (primary caregivers) of a child/adult with autism   No one will be "taking money" when you register, check-in or walk-in the day of the event.  If you simply can't donate, we understand, come and learn!  If you happen to have a few extra dollars, "add it to the pot".   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.  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 available. This area is available for parents, caregivers and respite providers who would like a dedicated space to bring their child/children.  Please note: CHILDCARE IS NOT PROVIDED   Various art projects, puzzles and games will be available.   Schedule  7:00  to  8:15    Exhibitors Set Up  8:30                 Registration 8:30 to 12:00    Visit Exhibitors (until 1:30), Information Sessions      9:15  to  9:45     Early Childhood Transitions/Woodfords      10:00 to 10:30   Spurwink Professional Development Center      10:45 to 11:15   The Children's Center      11:30 to 12:00   Dr. Harold Grams      12:00 to  1:00    Lunch 1:15  to  2:30   1st Breakout Session Workshop A:  "But how do I...?"  Real Strategies for Children (and Adults) Workshop B:  TBA Workshop C:  IEP FAQ (aka-- Individualized Education Program:  Frequentaly Asked Questions) 2:45  to  4:00   2nd Breakout Session Workshop D:  Transition from Public Education-- Prime Project, MPF  Workshop E:  Autism and Saftey Issues Workshop F:  Autism and Communication (Title coming soon...) 4:00-  Submit Survey and Receive Certificate of Attendance and CEU paperwork.             No partial credits for CEUs.  Must be in attendance for the entire day in order to qualify for the .7 CEUS  Thanks to www.maine.info for listing our event.