LEADER IN FAMILY-CENTERED, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY AUTISM SERVICES

Founded in 2004, Children’s Autism Services has grown to be Northern Alberta’s leader in family-centered, multi-disciplinary autism services.

Our team is highly-trained in the specialized professions needed to help your unique child reach for their milestones, and beyond.

Our programming is developmentally grounded and relationship focused.

Our facilities are state of the art, built to be clinically functional, but also warm and fun.

We also provide support and training for members of the community such as educators and early childhood professionals who interact with Autistic children in a variety of settings.

Your family is a key part of the service team, in collaboration with our skilled and dedicated staff, the focus of support is determined by the needs and goals of your family and child.

Children’s Autism Services is here for you.

“Soon after my son was diagnosed with ASD, I was referred to CASE. From the first day we went to the preschool visit until now, my son is very happy in a warm environment with excellent support of caring teachers and specialized teams. Seeing this, my heart told me my son is in the right place to get help. Seeing my son smiling and progressing helped me be strong. My son is very lucky to be in this program.”

“Our autism journey took us to CASE. With Jonah’s new community, we can see he is happier and more engaged. He enjoys his time in school and we’re learning a lot from his therapists and consultants. We know our journey is long and there will be new challenges ahead. We also know that whatever challenges await us, there will always be help available.”

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FREE CHILDHOOD SCREENINGS

We now offer Free Childhood Screenings for any child ages 2-3. If your child (or a child you know) isn’t talking yet, isn’t playing with others, or isn’t responding to you, contact us for a free screening. Our trained specialists will take a closer look and point your family in the right direction. Consider if your child has a hard time communicating or with coordination, connecting with others or handling their feelings, or whether your child is hitting developmental milestones expected for their age. Screenings are arranged at our sites, Maier Centre West and Maier Centre South by appointment only. If your child needs further support following the screening, our team will explain your options and connect you with the right resources; you won’t navigate this alone.

*Screening results are not a diagnosis.

Click here to book your screening.

THE JIM JIWANI AUTISM ACADEMY

jim-jiwani-autism-academy In our pioneering school, every child with emotional regulation needs, including those with Autism Spectrum Condition, finds a path to thrive. Anchored in the SCERTS™ model, we offer a sanctuary where emotional empowerment meets personalized learning.

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Gratitude for Our Supporters

“Autism has opened up a whole new world for our family and with the Maier Centre we now know the sky is the limit. Every visual, prompt, meeting, sleepless night, social story and meltdown is worth it to watch him soar.”
“How do I say thank you for changing my son’s life? You have given my sweet boy so much…you have given him wings to fly and be successful at anything he puts his mind to. Thank you for creating an environment of acceptance, fun, love and safety where he can grow.”
“The staff working at CASE, they are exceptional. They work with you in the school system. They’re flexible – they work with your timing, they work with your program. I can go on and on. Behavioural therapy has been good, speech therapy has been good, cognitive and motor skills has been good. My son, he takes his bath by himself, brushes his teeth, clothes himself, cleans his room. It’s been a very good, positive, encouraging and educating journey.”
“My son has truly thrived at Jim Jiwani Autism Academy, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the nurturing environment and specialized support they provide. The school’s dedicated staff and tailored educational approach has helped him grow in ways we once only hoped for. His communication skills have improved, his confidence has soared, and he now navigates social situations with greater ease. The structured yet compassionate atmosphere has made learning enjoyable for him, allowing his unique strengths to shine. Watching his progress has been incredible, and I am so thankful for the role the staff at Children Autism Services has played in his journey.”
“We used CASE for 2 years of preschool, and we are on our third year in kindergarten. My kid gets the best support we could get for all 3 years. He progresses and enjoys his school time. Our EA in kindergarten is one on one to my kid, and she supports him in the inclusive class so well. The SLP, BC, and OT team from the Children’s Autism Services team visit him at school too, and the therapists worked with us for a long time. They know him the best, which helped a lot to make him ease into the kindergarten year.”
“My best thought and memory of my children is they both look forward with their whole heart to go[ing] to school or hav[ing] their next visit… The care is number one for our family and the progress with their social skills is an amazing blessing.”
“In 2023, I made a decision to have my son start school with Children’s Autism Services and what a great decision it was! From the first day, I was really impressed by the observation room and the transparency of what they do in class really helped me as a parent develop a trusting relationship with the staff. My son has always struggled with transitions but his emotional regulation has improved so much over the last two years that it’s no longer an issue for us. Home services as a parent isn’t an easy commitment and the idea of welcoming clinicians into our home is intimidating at first. However, it wasn’t long before I felt at ease, our home team has been so kind, non-judgemental and really follows a client-centered approach. Rather than feeling like there was a lot of expectations and pressure on me as a parent I felt supported. More importantly, I felt less alone in what can be a difficult journey to navigate. Our Teacher, Educational Assistants, in class and our home team clinicians have been so engaging, never hesitate to get active and encourage my son’s interests. Watching him go into school with a big smile on his face with full confidence he is safe and content is a gift that keeps giving. I could speak endlessly of what a positive experience we have had at Children’s Autism Services and their holistic approach to our family!”
“It feels like organization is part of my family, they know me, they know my kids, they know the parent. It feels real. Someone feeling what you’re feeling, being able to understand the depth of what you’re feeling, the frustrations will come, feeling down will come, and the happy moments too. I’m an advocate for them now!”
“Soon after finding my son is diagnosed with ASD, I was referred to Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton. From the first day we went to the preschool visit until now, my son is very happy in a warm environment with excellent support of caring teachers and specialized teams. Seeing this, my heart told me my son is in the right place to get help. Seeing my son smiling and progressing helped me be strong. My son is very lucky to be in this program.”
“Upon reflection of our experience at the Jim Jiwani Autism Academy, the first thoughts that came to mind were predominantly related to the comfort, support, and safety we feel our son gets from the teachers, aides and all of the collected members of their team. Everyone there knows his name. I know the staff that works with him closely care for him, his needs, and his goals as much as we, his parents do. It’s such a relief to know we’re sending him to a place where everyone is working together with my son’s and other students best interest at heart. They get him. The learning curve we went through as parents of a diagnosed son was steep, and we both have discussed how this is the best place for him and we’re so lucky to have been able to get him into the academy. I truly hope everyone there knows how much they’re appreciated for their efforts, which have exceeded our expectations ten-fold. It really feels like we’re sending him to be with family at this point. He loves them, and it’s such a nice feeling to know that the people there love what they do and are so invested in his future and development that it’s obvious to a parent, that they love him too.”
“We want to extend our sincerest appreciation for the monumental impact you’ve had on our child’s development journey. We’ve seen the positive changes in our child since he started attending CASE. He loves the school (Jim Jiwani Autism Academy) and his teachers. He’s improved on his social skills enormously – he just absolutely loves going to school every day. A very caring, and loving center. We appreciate everything you’ve done for Zion.”
“Children’s Autism Services has been monumental in the progress my child has made in the past few years. What once felt like impossible milestones for Ava have become possible. The team has given my family hope and a peace of mind giving us directions in what support and help my child needs on a day to day basis.”
“We loved our team and how they helped us make our daily routines into opportunities for growth. They gave us tools to achieve our goal: helping our son feel happy, safe, and capable. As a family, we will always be grateful for their role in our journey!”
“Our incredible team at Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton took a scared, lost little family and empowered them; took a little girl with no voice and gave her wings.”
“The Maier Centre deals with your whole family, not just the one child. Because it’s not just your kid that has autism, it’s your whole family.”
“Our favourite part of the services: The team is always accommodating and involved, every new service or addition felt like a smooth transition for us. They focused on children, but also kept in mind specific situations at home. They were always enthusiastic and had lots of ideas to share. Our kids had good and constant progress. The Children’s Autism Services Team have good strategies, they know how to approach and make a connection with kids, they are always willing to help.”

LEADER IN FAMILY-CENTERED, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY AUTISM SERVICES

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THE JIM JIWANI AUTISM ACADEMY

Gratitude for Our Supporters

“Autism has opened up a whole new world for our family and with the Maier Centre we now know the sky is the limit. Every visual, prompt, meeting, sleepless night, social story and meltdown is worth it to watch him soar.”

“How do I say thank you for changing my son’s life? You have given my sweet boy so much…you have given him wings to fly and be successful at anything he puts his mind to. Thank you for creating an environment of acceptance, fun, love and safety where he can grow.”

“My best thought and memory of my children is they both look forward with their whole heart to go[ing] to school or hav[ing] their next visit… The care is number one for our family and the progress with their social skills is an amazing blessing.”

“We loved our team and how they helped us make our daily routines into opportunities for growth. They gave us tools to achieve our goal: helping our son feel happy, safe, and capable. As a family, we will always be grateful for their role in our journey!”

“Our incredible team at Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton took a scared, lost little family and empowered them; took a little girl with no voice and gave her wings.”

“The Maier Centre deals with your whole family, not just the one child. Because it’s not just your kid that has autism, it’s your whole family.”