Alberta's Children's Services Centre offers a variety of programs and resources for families of autistic children. These services are available from birth until age 12. The center has 60 staff members, including psychologists, special education teachers and child development facilitators, offering specialized programs, individualized services and community resources. Individualized services can include therapeutic consultation and treatment and clinical coordination. CSC membership costs $15 and brings discounts on the center's programs, workshops and events.
Children's Services Centre
4826 47th St.
Red Deer, Alberta
Canada T4N 1R2
403-340-2606
childrenservices.ca
The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta offers information and resources to families. It serves both children and adults with learning disabilities, including autism, in partnership with Education Alberta and other government and non-government organizations. The association has chapters in Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton. It offers materials for low or no cost to help children excel at school.
Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta
3757 43rd Ave.
Red Deer, Alberta
Canada T4N 3B7
403-283-6606
ldreddeer.ca
The Learning and Enrichment for Autism Disorders Foundation, in Calgary, serves the province of Alberta. It helps autistic children learn by using their interests and strengths as part of their treatment program and keeps the process activity-based. It also stresses the importance of the family as part of the learning strategy.
Learning and Enrichment for Autism Disorders Foundation
5271 Memorial Drive SE, Suite 209
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2A 4V1
403-270-7912
leadfoundation.info