Month: September 2025

By: MAC Midwest MAC Midwest Youth Advisory Board Launching January 2026 We believe the best programs are built with young people, not just for them. That is why we are thrilled to announce the launch of the MAC Midwest Youth Advisory Board (YAB) — a new volunteer group created to empower youth voices, strengthen our … Read more

By: Jen Diederich, MA, BCaBA Understanding the Extinction Burst: Why Things Sometimes Get Worse Before They Get Better Have you ever noticed that when you try to change something, it can feel like the problem suddenly gets bigger instead of smaller? This is true for all kinds of human behavior. A toddler cries in the … Read more

“Every life has worth, every story matters, and no one should walk this journey alone.” By: MAC Midwest You Are Not Alone: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to pause and shine a light on one of the most important parts of mental health: keeping each other … Read more

A new consensus definition for profound autism, introduced at INSAR 2025, aims to ensure families with the highest support needs are included in research. By: MAC Midwest At MAC Midwest, we believe every story matters. Yet too often, the voices of individuals with the most significant support needs are missing from autism research. When those … Read more