About Autism Awareness Centre Inc.

The Autism Awareness Centre is based out of Calgary, Alberta in Canada, and believes that education is the key to success in assisting individuals who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other related disorders such as Tourette Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). We keep parents and professionals on the leading edge of new information and developments in the field.

Books and Resource Information

The Autism Awareness Centre carries over 850 books and items that will enhance and support Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)programs and therapies. The selection of resources is updated monthly with new titles on topics such as sensory integration, executive functions, behavioural methods, biomedical interventions, communication, social skills, personal stories, adult issues and classroom inclusion. We also have information on Down Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), dyslexia, Tourette Syndrome, Pathological Demand Avoidance and learning disabilities (LD).

Books, E-Books, and Other Learning Aids

Be sure to check our bookstore often as we are continually adding new books, including e-books. We also carry Time Timers and Tangle Toys. Searching for a book that is not on our resource list? Give us the title of the book and we can help you find it. Please let us know if you need books in other languages. Currently we have several titles available in French and Spanish.

Articles

The Autism Awareness Centre provides you with up-to-date articles on every aspect of ASD. Articles are written by professionals in the areas of speech and communication, behaviour, biomedical inverventions, sensory issues, ASD and other disabilities. Be sure to check regularly as we are always adding new information that we know you will find helpful. You can also subscribe to our bi-monthly emails which feature a new blog post, books and upcoming webinars.

At the Autism Awareness Centre, we believe that all of the information on this site should be available to anyone at anytime. We won’t ask you to sign up to be a member. However, if you would like a free subscription to our bimonthly newsletter for additional articles, book reviews and conference updates, please go to our Newsletter tab and sign in.

Finding Help In Your Area

Even though we are based in Canada, no matter where you are in the world, you can find help in your area by clicking on the link “Help In Your Area”. We are dedicated to finding and providing the most relevant and up-to-date resources within Canada and across the globe.

We Can Help With Resources At Your Event

We can provide resource support at your event. All we need are the topics and list of speakers to provide you with the appropriate resources to make your conference a success. Our knowledgeable staff will answer any questions or concerns you may have and recommend books that are best suited to your delegates’ needs.

Conferences

The Autism Awareness Centre hosts conferences and trainings across Canada. Please click on the conference link to view conferences in your area.

Webinars

Our webinars are a great way to learn new information, strategies and practical applications for a wide range of autism topics such as anxiety, challenging behavior, interoception, toilet training, literacy skills, social/emotional learning and much more! These one hour webinars are presented by a variety of speakers from all over the world. We have two live webinars a month which are also recorded for on-demand viewing at a convenient time for you.

Studio 3 Low Arousal Approach Training

Since 2015, Autism Awareness Centre, through Studio 3 Canada, has been offering the Low Arousal Approach Training for managing challenging We are affiliated with Studio 3 UK which is where this 3 day training originates from. Studio 3 Canada has trained over 50 trainers located throughout Canada. The 3 day course and the 15 day training course are offered throughout the year in various locations. Contact us to learn more about the Low Arousal Approach.