Love as Emotional Regulation: Supporting Your Child’s Emotional World
February often inspires us to think about love; how we express it, how we receive it, and how we build it into our daily lives. For Autistic children, one of...
Radio Canada Interview re: Autism Conference
Executive Director Terri Duncan talks about the 18th Annual Autism Conference. (French)
Clara Hughes shares mental health story at western Canadian autism conference
Olympian Clara Hughes helped kick off western Canada’s largest autism conference in Edmonton on Wednesday. The first two days of the sold-out event will focus on mental health, including mental...
Western Canada’s largest autism conference back in Edmonton
The largest autism conference in Western Canada, the Annual Autism Conference, will take place at the Fantasyland Hotel for its 18th anniversary.
Executive Functioning, Stress, and What Actually Helps
Executive functioning is a set of brain skills that help us manage daily life. These skills include starting tasks, staying focused, remembering instructions, managing emotions, shifting between activities, and stopping...
Children’s Autism Services hosts 2 holiday parties for varying sensory needs
Children’s Autism Services aimed to highlight the different needs of autistic children during Christmas by creating one party for kids who are sensory-sensitive and another for those who are sensory-seeking.
Gift Giving and Autism
Gift giving is often wrapped in excitement, tradition, and big expectations. For many Autistic children however, this experience can feel complicated. The anticipation, the element of surprise, the sensory input...
The Power of Reflection
As the days grow shorter and the pace of life starts to shift, November invites us to slow down and reflect. Reflection is not just about looking back; it’s about...
Why Emotional Regulation Comes Before Learning
It’s easy to think that learning happens when a child is paying attention, sitting still, or following instructions. However, at Children’s Autism Services, we know learning starts well before any...
Finding Your Child’s Rhythm: Adjusting to School After the First Weeks
The first days of school are filled with newness; fresh supplies, exciting classrooms, and plenty of first impressions. However, as the weeks pass, many families begin to notice a shift....