Autism Society of Alberta

Autism Society Alberta (ASA) exists to support local groups run by families and individuals with ASD; to facilitate communication and collaboration amongst these groups in Alberta; to work together on regional and provincial issues; and to speak on behalf of families and individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) at the provincial level. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) includes Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disabilities – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) and Rett’s Syndrome. People connected to other disabilities are also welcome to join.

Goals: ASA was started over 20 years ago with the goals of:

Improving the lives of children and adults with ASD;
Providing mutual support amongst families and individuals directly affected by ASD;
Creating safety and quality of life for people with ASD and their families in Alberta;
Creating a welcoming province that values the participation of people with ASD in all areas of life;
Recognizing the worth of every person with ASD and their contribution to society.

Who We Are: Autism Society Alberta (ASA) is a registered society in Alberta and a registered charity with Canada Revenue Agency. It is a network and collaboration amongst autism groups comprising parents of children and adults with ASD, family members, individuals with ASD, and caring community citizens. We also have a representative on the Board of Autism Society Canada to collaborate on national issues.

Presently four groups are members of Autism Society Alberta:

Autism Calgary Association (ACA)
Autism Society of Central Alberta (ASCA), based in Red Deer
Autism Society of Edmonton and Area (ASEA)
Chinook Autism Society (CAS), based in Lethbridge

Accomplishments: ASA has had representatives on provincial Advisory Boards to different Government Ministries. ASA has sponsored Autism Awareness presentations in some communities during October, Canada’s Autism Awareness Month. ASA has contributed to the development of resource materials for families, such as handouts on community resources and books on issues affecting those with ASD .

Who to Contact: Contact the ASA group closest to where you live or where you are planning to live, for information, resources, and support in Alberta. For example, if you live in Northern Alberta, contact ASEA; Southern Alberta – contact CAS, etc. Please refer to "Regional Chapters" on the left hand side.

For information and assistance with your local support group, or to join ASA please feel free to contact us at 1-877-777-7192 or email president@autismsocietyalberta.org