
State Resources for: Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts
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Maine
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CADD / The Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders Maine Behavioral Healthcare (South Portland, Maine) - Offers children, adolescents, and their families a single source for comprehensive, coordinated treatment through a multi-disciplinary outpatient clinic, day treatment program, primary care consultation, clinical research and specialized hospital services.
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Carlisle Academy Interactive Equine Therapy and Sports (Lyman, Maine) - Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.
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Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center (Windham, Maine) - Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.
Maryland
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ArtStream Inc. (Chevy Chase, Maryland) -
Offers adult performers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) — including autism — and other social and behavioral needs the opportunity to create original performances for live audiences with the help of volunteer mentors and theatre professionals.
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CSAAC / Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (Montgomery Village & Brookeville, Maryland) - Provides direct services to children and adults diagnosed with autism across their lifespan to enable individuals to achieve their highest potential and contribute as confident members of their community.
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4Steps Therapeutic Riding Center Program (Parsonsburg, Maryland) – Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.
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Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program (Port Deposit, Maryland) – Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.
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Great and Small (Boyds, Maryland) - Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.
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Star Community Inc. / Equestrian Center (Hagerstown, Maryland) - Offers a vibrant, innovative community comprised of 10 distinct residences, a day program, and an equestrian program located on 145 acres.
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The Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Center, Inc. (Glenwood, Maryland) - Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.
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The Whole Self Center (Gambrills, Maryland) – Provides those with autism Intensive Individual Support Services (IISS), Respite Care, Family Consulting, Adult Life Planning, and Therapeutic Integration.
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Up County Community Resources / UCR (Rockville, Maryland) - Offers innovative programs, events, and social opportunities that encourage healthy lifestyles, friendships, self-awareness, and personal development for community members with developmental and intellectual differences.
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ZamDance (Gaithersburg, Maryland) - A high impact dance fitness program for children and adults with developmental differences. The program introduces a structured environment while allowing the students to move at their own pace. Students are entertained and happily engaged while learning such dance steps as merengue, jazz, and hip-hop.
Massachusetts
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AANE / Asperger / Autism Network (Watertown, Massachusetts) - Offers a comprehensive array of programs and services responsive to the needs of the various sectors of the AS community - adults with AS, teens with AS, parents of individuals with AS, partners of adults with AS, and educators and other professionals.
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Bina Farm Center (Lexington & Wellesley, Massachusetts) - Provides a comprehensive therapeutic and recreational environment utilizing equine-assisted activities and therapies, vocational training programs, and creative and complementary therapies for children and adults with physical, developmental and emotional challenges.
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The Boston Higashi School (Boston, Massachusetts) - Provides young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with the opportunity to reach their full potential through the methodology of Daily Life Therapy®, a unique educational philosophy developed by the late Dr. Kiyo Kitahara of Tokyo, Japan
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Center for Integrated Adult Autism Services / A May Institute Program in Collaboration with WORK Inc. (Randolph, Massachusetts) - Provides resources necessary to assist adults with autism in transitioning into adulthood, finding appropriate housing and services, securing meaningful employment opportunities, and building a life integrated into the broader community. Story in the Boston Herald.
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Melmark New England (Andover, Massachusetts) – Provides programs and services that help each individual served to achieve their highest level of independence and confidence, and to become active members of their communities.
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Perkins / Rein in a Dream (Lancaster, Massachusetts) – Provides various horse-related therapies and programs, in addition to numerous other services for those with special needs, which includes resident community living.
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Special Needs Financial Planning (Massachusetts)
Helps families establish a comprehensive plan, wealth management, and a “Team to Carry On” in support of individuals with special needs.
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Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc. (Holyoke, Massachusetts) - Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.
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Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Center, Inc. (North Andover, Massachusetts) - Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.

