May 2025 - MAC Midwest

What is Co-Regulation? A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Emotional Regulation in Children with Autism

May 30, 2025 by Alexis Dagit

Supporting Your Child Through Co-Regulation: The Foundation for Emotional Growth By MAC Midwest When raising a child with autism or other developmental needs, one of the biggest challenges families face is helping their child learn how to regulate emotions. Meltdowns, anxiety, frustration, and sensory overload are common experiences for many children on the autism spectrum. … Read more

Where Mental Health and Occupational Therapy Meet

May 30, 2025May 28, 2025 by Alexis Dagit

Exploring the connection between meaningful activity and emotional wellbeing. By MAC MidwestThis piece was developed in collaboration with Clare Koezly Escobar, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, Lead ) Occupational Therapist at MAC Midwest As we reflect on Occupational Therapy Month in April and Mental Health Acceptance Month in May, it is a powerful time to recognize how … Read more

Defending Access to Care: How MAC Midwest is Advocating for Families

May 30, 2025May 21, 2025 by Alexis Dagit

Where Policy Meets Purpose: MAC Midwest’s Spring Advocacy in Action By MAC Midwest At MAC Midwest, we do more than provide services. We work to protect access to them. This spring, that commitment is taking us beyond the therapy room and into the legislative arena, where important decisions are still being made about the future … Read more

Why Mental Health Awareness Month Matters Now More Than Ever

May 30, 2025May 13, 2025 by Alexis Dagit

Why mental health matters for our clients, our staff, and our community—this month and every month By Jaime Larry, Director of QSP Services, MAC Midwest May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year, we are reminded more than ever that mental health is a global issue. It is not just a Minnesota issue. It … Read more

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Make an Impact Today!1 in 34 children in Minnesota are diagnosed with autism. Your gift to MAC Midwest provides vital support and creates brighter futures for these kids and their families.

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1 in 34 children in Minnesota are diagnosed with autism. Your gift to MAC Midwest provides vital support and creates brighter futures for these kids and their families.