Minnesota Autism Center

05/11/2023

Minnesota Autism Center was showcased on Fox9 news to celebrate "Autism Awareness Month". Check it out by clicking on the link below...

https://www.fox9.com/video/1213998?fbclid=IwAR0BCk7OXIK-rqxZiUE4GNQILCg-HtByBo5VfiI3xCrMrYhafwG2-LFhYAc&mibextid=5zvaxg

The Minnesota Autism Center hosted a family-friendly event in Eden Prairie for Autism Awareness Month which included a book signing from a local author who created children’s books to educate and empower those with autism.

05/02/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! How can you improve your mental health?

1. Relax and reduce stress -- if there's something that help you relax, DO IT!
2. Take a break -- if you're feeling overwhelmed by a situation, take a time out.
3. Exercise -- go for a walk, hit the gym or lift some weights
4. Tech-free time -- stay off any technology devices for a couple hours
5. Get enough sleep -- at least 8 hours every night

04/27/2023

April is Occupational Therapy Month. What does that mean?

"Occupational therapy is offered to help support a child's growth in the areas of fine motor, gross motor and self-care abilities as well in sensory processing or self-regulation skills".

Examples of self care skills:

1. Dressing: socks, shoes, shirt, pants etc.
2. Hand and body washing
3. Brushing teeth, flossing, putting on deodorant

04/12/2023

We think Spring is finally here! What is your favorite Spring time activity?

1. Dying eggs
2. Jump ropes
3. Hop scotch
4. Nature walks
5. Sidewalk chalk

04/12/2023

Congratulations to one of our Pillar of the Quarter recipients - Mai Yang

This quarter, recipients embody our core values of dedication, collaboration, integrity, innovation, and inclusivity.

“Mai Yang as a BT-P for Fridley is a great example of
what it means to live the mission and be dedicated.
She goes above and beyond to meet the needs of our
learners, helps train staff, and uses her talents to
improve those around her. She is full of new creative
ideas to not only meet the teams needs but further the
mission. Mai is a force of positivity that is contagious
and spreads around the center. She is always looking
for ways to improve in her work. We are so lucky to
have Mai on our team! " Kyle Thompson, Regional
Director

04/04/2023

April is Autism Awareness Month. Encourage everyone to take steps to improve global awareness for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

03/22/2023

Forest Lake, Minnesota has a Minnesota Autism Center coming soon! Check out our other centers below.

Minnetonka
Eden Prairie
Maple Grove
Woodbury
Eagan
Vadnais Heights
Fridley
New Ulm
Hutchinson
Red Wing
Minnetonka
Bemidji
Virginia
Duluth
Rochester
Medford
Cambridge

03/17/2023

Minnesota Autism Center has a new logo and we want to share it with you! New logo, same values.

Our Mission: We improve the lives of people in our care affected by Autism
Our Vision: Everyone with Autism reaches their full potential
Our Values: Integrity, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Dedication

02/28/2023

It would be much easier if Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) could be diagnosed with a blood test or x-ray, but it's not that simple.

Questions to ask to help diagnosis autism:

Are any of their behaviors unusual or repetitive?
Do they have trouble making eye contact?
Do they interact with people and share experiences?
Do they respond when someone tries to get their attention?
Is their tone of voice “flat”?
Do they understand other people’s actions?
Are they sensitive to light, noise, or temperature?
Any problems with sleep or digestion?
Do they tend to get annoyed or angry?

When a child is diagnosed with autism, there are a few things to keep in mind. Remember that your child is an individual, create a support system and find credible sources like the Minnesota Autism Center.

02/23/2023

Have you seen how much snow Minnesota has gotten in the last two days? Wow! Snow can be a great sensory activity for children with autism. For ex. making snow angels or building a snowman. These activities can be done individually which can help build independence.

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine's Day from MAC!