Welcome to the Minnesota Autism Center
The Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) provides therapeutic support for children, youth and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). MAC is staffed by highly trained professionals who provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy on an individualized basis with the goal of reducing and eliminating the signs and symptoms of autism in children and youth. For over 14 years, MAC has been committed to providing the highest quality of structured behavioral intervention with the goal of reducing future supplementary support.
The Minnesota Autism Center was founded by parents of children with autism, due in part to the institutional and social discrimination faced by children diagnosed with ASD. MAC recognized that those diagnosed with autism are people first and autism is only part of who they are. Therefore, in addition to one-on-one individualized therapy and instruction with the child or youth, MAC recognizes the importance of family education and provides family training to promote family unity.
MAC currently services children and youth ages 2 to 21 throughout the state of Minnesota through a variety of programs. These programs are tailored to meet the individualized needs of each child or youth and their families.
The Minnesota Autism Center's Mission is to promote and provide home,
school and center-based behavioral and academic services for children
and youth affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
The Minnesota Autism Center promotes the general education and welfare of persons challenged by Autism Spectrum Disorders and supports the development of healthy families.
News and Events
7th Annual Fundraiser Picnic/Carnival
The Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) is excited to announce our 7th Annual Fundraiser Picnic/Carnival.
When: July 21st, 2012,
12:00pm - 2:00pm
What: Outdoor Picnic/Carnival and Silent Auction
Where: The Minnesota Autism Center
5710 Baker Road
Minnetonka, MN 55345
MAC 5K
The MAC 5K will be held on Sunday, September 9 at Lake Phalen in St. Paul. More details will be posted soon.
MAC Sibling Support Group
The Sibling Support Group provides a relaxing environment where
siblings of children with autism can meet and discuss the
positives and negatives of having siblings with autism.
The Group is offered in an environment where kids can join in
recreational activities surrounded solely by other kids with similar
family dynamics.
Coping strategies and positive interactions are discussed.
Dates:
Tuesday, August 14th
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Who: Siblings between the ages of 7 and 17
Cost: FREE (pizza and beverages will be provided)
MAC Parent Information Group
MAC's Parent Nights are an opportunity for parents to gather
together to network and share ideas and successes with each other over
coffee and dessert. Parent Nights run concurrently with MAC's Sibling
Group. Parent Nights are led by MAC clinicians with a nightly topic
unique to parents with children with Autism.
Dates:
Tuesday, August 14th
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Deb Otto via email.




