Autism Society of Edmonton Area

The Autism Society of Edmonton Area (ASEA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1971 by a concerned group of parents and professionals. ASEA helps families and communities embrace and support people on the autism spectrum throughout their lives.

Whether you are new to the world of autism or have a lengthy and intimate connection with it, we are hoping our website has something that will interest you. Please take a look around!

The 2009 "Opening Doors for Autism" Gala was sponsored by the Naqvi family and their family businesses, Cameron Developments, Cameron Homes and South Edmonton Common. We gratefully acknowledge their community leadership and their commitment and support of the Autism Society of Edmonton Area!

Click here to see a full list of our generous GALA donors

New List of Adult Services Online

We've just added a huge new list of services for adults in many categories, including education, housing, recreation, and more! Click here to check it out!

Mike Lake's Pancake Breakfast A Huge Success

A big thank-you goes out to Mike Lake (MP for Edmonton - Mill Woods - Beaumont) and his constituency staff for a terrific pancake breakfast on August 21. Despite the clouds, the crowds came out to meet Mike, learn more about autism, and raise $18,822.11 for ASEA's programs and services! Thank you to everyone who made it a success!

Volunteers Needed for "Examining the Transition" Study

The University of Calgary's, Faculty of Social Work in Edmonton is currently looking for individuals to take part in a study called Examining the Transition from Child to Adult Services for Persons with Autism. They study team is hoping to identify experiences and needs related to the transition from adolescent to adult services and resources for individuals (16-25 years of age) with autism and their families.

Participation in this study involves an interview with the parent(s) and the individual with autism, if possible (can be either together or separate). The interview will take place at a time and place convenient for you. The interview will allow you to share your experiences and ideas about what is beneficial and what changes should be made to improve care for families affected by autism.

Feel free to call or email the study team for more information, or if you're interested in participating in the study. Contact information is included below. The study team is happy to answer any questions you might have about the study. You do not have to participate if you contact us for more information.

Contact Information:

Mathew Milen
(780) 492-0899; 1-877-492-7219
mtmilen@ucalgary.ca

Dr. David Nicholas

Research

Autism Now Summer 2010 Now Online

ASEA members can now download the latest issue of Autism Now, ASEA's quarterly magazine, in full colour, from the Autism Now page! Plus, non-members will now be able to read the previous (Spring 2010) issue, which was previously available only to members.