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Autism Resources in Alberta

Our list of best links, tools, and resources in Alberta to help support Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s), and related disorders.

Behavioral Solutions Inc. Lethbridge

Provides high quality, evidence-based consulting, training, treatment and related services to individuals of any age who have neurologically-based impairments functionally limiting their quality of life.

Between Friends Club

Enables participants to experience a sense of belonging and an enhanced quality of life. This is accomplished by providing quality social and recreational opportunities focusing on children and young adults with disabilities.

Bloom Wellness Collective – Calgary

Bloom is a playful, non-judgemental and supportive community that enhances the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families through a comprehensive range of Expressive Arts & Movement Programs that strive to pursue joy, sustain health and offer belonging and purpose.

C.H.A.D.D. (Calgary Chapter)

A charitable family-based organization formed to better the lives of individuals with ADD/ADHD and those who care for them.

Calgary Alternative Support Services

Supports people with disabilities to escape segregation and discrimination – and to live, work, play and contribute in their communities. The work of CASS is a combination of advocacy, community development and service to the people of Calgary.

Calgary SCOPE Society

Committed to improving lives for persons with developmental disabilities in Calgary and area for over 15 years.

Caregiver Centered Care

Caregiver Centered Care is person-centered care for family caregivers. It is about a collaborative working relationship between families and health and community care professionals. This means supporting family caregivers in their caregiving role, decisions about services, care management, and advocacy.

CASA Services

To advance the mental health of infants, children and adolescents within the community.

Cause and Effect

A comprehensive and coordinated service delivery program with direct and consultative therapy addressing the specific needs of each child. It has the status of a Designated Special Education ECS Program. Cause and Effect operates out of the High River area of Alberta, but provides programming to the Calgary, Airdrie, High River, Okotoks areas and surrounding communities.

Centre for Autism Services Alberta

The Centre for Autism Services Alberta (formerly Family Linkages Foundation of Alberta) is a non-profit registered charity offering services for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and has been providing services to children and families affected by ASD in the Greater Edmonton Area since 1997.

Champions Career Centre

A partnership of agencies, employers and government sponsors and shareholders dedicated to increasing the participation of disabled individuals in the Calgary and Southern Alberta workforce.

Children’s Link Society

A central source of information for families of children with special needs in the Calgary area and the Rocky View Region.

Chrysalis

Offers assessment, vocational training, employment, and alternatives to employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, University of Calgary

Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (CRDS) supports individuals, families and small groups affected by disabling conditions and chronic health concerns to live, learn, work and participate in their communities. CRDS provides education, design delivery and management of community-based services that offer short-term assistance and ongoing support. As such, CRDS responds to the challenges of health, education, advocacy, legal and social reform to empower individuals and communities.