The MAC School

The MAC School strives to educate students on the autism spectrum who possess a wide range of abilities. The goals of the MAC School are to foster academic success, independence, self-awareness, social consciousness and behavioral management skills. The MAC School is a year-round program providing intensive, individualized instruction and a rich and fulfilling school experience. The MAC School services students in 4th grade through 12th grade. The MAC School: Offers a safe, nurturing and highly personalized learning environment for students by providing small class sizes, individualized learning plans and a supportive school setting; Identifies, assesses and develops individual student strengths, talents and interests; Seeks out and employs highly trained and licensed educators, clinicians and therapists; Provides challenging adaptive academic and therapeutic curriculum, featuring researchbased instruction with appropriate student modifications and accommodations; Provides support to foster healthy family development; Facilitates extra-curricular activities; Develops and implements IEP and ITP goals and objectives. For more information and to register visit: www.TheMACSchool.org

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 centerbased 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

Fox 9- May 2, 2011

Sun Sailor Article- April 29, 2011

OakdalePatch Article- April 26, 2011

The MAC School Opening September 2011

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The Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) is excited to announce the opening of the MAC School, September 2011. The MAC School is a full day ABA/academic school, servicing grades 4th 12th . For more information visit The MAC School at www.themacschool.org

6th Annual Autism Fundraiser

The Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) is excited to announce our 6th Annual Autism Fundraiser.

When: Saturday, July 30th 2011 Time: 12:00 pm-3:00pm What: Outdoor Picnic/Carnival with Live Music and Silent Auction Where: The Minnesota Autism Center 5710 Baker Road Minnetonka, MN 55345 MAC Sibling Support Group MAC Sibling Support Group The Sibling Support Group will provide 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. The Group meets monthly and is directed by MHP qualified staff.

Dates: Tuesday, May 10

Tuesday, June 21st WOODBURY Tuesday, July 12th Tuesday, August 9th Tuesday, September 13th Tuesday, October 11th Tuesday, November 8th 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)

Brochure Link MAC Parent Information Group MAC's monthly 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. The Group meets monthly, every 2nd Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 pm and is attended by MAC families from all over the Metro Area. For more information, please contact Ryan Cornelius at 952-767-4201 or via email.