Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders is expected to open in August.
Author: Jackie Mundry (NEWS CENTER Maine)
Published: 5:40 PM EDT April 6, 2021
Updated: 7:10 PM EDT April 6, 2021
WESTBROOK, Maine — A first-of-its-kind facility is under construction in Westbrook. The facility is aimed at offering physical and mental health resources for children and adults with autism.
Once it opens, it will provide much-needed services to people of all ages with autism, but one aspect organizers are most excited about is how the center will specifically help adults.
"The landscape for adults with autism and developmental disabilities particularly those with emotional and behavioral challenges is pretty bare," Dr. Matthew Siegel said.