EMPOWERING families with autism – for life

Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton is an organization of excellence in the area of support services for children with autism and other developmental disorders.  We have dedicated, dynamic and qualified professionals providing family centred programming.  Through specialized services, the children and families in our organization experience high levels of success and continue to meet and exceed their goals. Families are welcome to contact us about receiving services.

WHAT’s NEW

Join us for our 7^th Annual Maier Centre for Autism Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by damon allen

Attention all golfers!

The Maier Centre for Autism Celebrity Golf Tournament in support of Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton will be held on June 14^th, 2019 at the Quarry Edmonton Golf Club.

Golfers will be able to golf with celebrities including CFL Hall of Famer Damon Allen, CTV’s Josh Classen, and many more!

It’s going to be a great golf event filled with food, fun, silent auction, prizes, and some friendly competition.

This golf tournament is ideal for anyone wanting to align themselves with a high-profile event that supports children and families in our community. Sponsors for the event will have the opportunity to reinforce their brand image with like-minded individuals, increase awareness, and generate goodwill.

Your support will help us fund summer camps, pre-school programs, and respite for families.

Click here to register now!

Join us for special presentations by Michael John Carley and Stephanie Mitelman

Michael John Carley:  Attitudes Regarding Relationships and Sexuality in Adult’s with ASD June 10^th 7:00pm-9pm

Michael John Carley will be leading a talk on “Attitudes regarding Relationships and Sexuality for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder”. This discussion is appropriate for teens and adults with ASD, and family or partners of individuals with ASD.

Click here to register!

Stephanie Mitelman: ABC’s of Autism and Sexuality for Parents June 11^th 7:00pm-9:00pm

Stephanie Mitelman will address the concerns and questions of parents around issues of puberty, safety, boundaries, healthy relationships, and consent. She will present information, strategies and resources for discussing these subjects, and leave time for parents’ questions! Stephanie Mitelman is a Certified Sexual Educator and author specializing in special education, particularly for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  If you missed out on the opportunity to see Stephanie’s presentation at our last conference, check it out on June 11th.

This workshop is intended for caregivers of children and teens with ASD.

Click here to register!

what is autism?

The video below helps to explain how the people with Autism think differently:

For more information on what autism is, please click here

Join our Team

We’re growing and looking for dedicated people to join our team. Click here to review our current job postings.

Summer CAMPS 2019

Registration Starts March 18th, 2019!

Click HERE for more information and to register!!!

Project EPIC – Encouraging Physical Activity in Children

EPIC is a program designed to provide both segregated and inclusive opportunities for children and youth to engage in physical activity, socialization, and recreation.

EPIC is inclusive of a variety of activities that are designed to meet the child where they are at in terms of their ability to engage. This helps provides children and youth diagnosed with autism with an increased opportunity to participate in physical activity and peer interaction according to their abilities and preferences.

To view the EPIC Program click here

chILD CARE PROGRAM

The Childcare Program is provided to children between 19 months and 5 years of age who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The Childcare Program is currently offered at The Maier Centre.

Please click here  for more information!

Newsletter

Click here to review our latest newsletter on recent autism research, upcoming events, workshops and more.