Adelle Whitefoot recently published an article in the Duluth News Tribune after speaking with parents about their fight to advocate for their children who are autistic. Michelle DeRemer, coordinator of the speech-language pathologist team at MAC, was interviewed for the piece which highlights MAC resources and other programs in the state for children with autism […]
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Shining the Light on Autism
The finishing pieces are coming together for our inaugural gala, Shining the Light on Autism, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The event will be held at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest from 5:30-9 p.m. Full details including online registration and tickets, our keynote speaker, live auction items and the evening’s agenda can be found on our […]
Read MoreBlue pumpkins promote inclusion for trick-or-treaters
Children with autism spectrum disorder may choose to use a blue trick-or-treat bucket to indicate sensitivity to over stimulation. WDIO’s Brandon Weathers spoke with our Duluth Therapy Center director Carrie Cikanek about expectations and why the branch is providing blue buckets for each of its students this year. View full broadcast here.
Read MoreKARE-11 speaks to MAC about SPARK and need to speed up autism research
Did you know that Minnesota is higher than the national average with 1 in 42 children diagnosed with autism? The national average is 1 in 59. We are proud to support SPARK (Simons Powering Autism Research), the largest autism study ever done in the U.S. to build a community of 50,000 people with autism and […]
Read MoreMAC featured on KARE-11 Sunrise
Minnesota Autism Center was featured on KARE-11 Sunrise this summer, providing information and awareness on safe therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder. With MAC schools open year-round, our programs give children and adolescents with ASD time to grow through evidence-based programs. View full KARE-11 segment online.
Read MoreMAC launches new website
Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) has been working hard over the summer on its new website. The new site has been developed with a streamlined approach to providing our families and the community with easy access to information and education around autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We want MAC to be a place of comfort for our […]
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