About Us

About Us

About Us

Autism Edmonton respectfully acknowledges that we are gathered on the Indigenous land in Treaty 6 territory. This place – Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Edmonton – is on traditional lands, meeting grounds, gathering places and traveling. The footsteps of diverse Indigenous peoples have marked this territory from time immemorial – Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Dene, Nakota Sioux, and Métis – whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to enrich our communities.

We are all treaty members, with recognition and respect for Indigenous Peoples and the traditional territories on which we live, work, and play. We call upon our collective honoured traditions and spirits to share responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land and our community.

Since 1971, Autism Edmonton (Autism Society of Edmonton Area) has provided services and support to autistic individuals in our community. Autism Edmonton has built a reputation as the "go-to" Autism Centre in Edmonton that connects families, individuals and professionals with autism-related resources and programs.

Autism Edmonton is the oldest autism organization in the province, serving Edmonton and the surrounding area since 1971. At the Edmonton Autism Society, we deliver life-enhancing programs which ignite the power and potential of autistic individuals.

We provide programs and support services for autistic individuals during all stages of life and any stage of diagnosis. For example, we offer support groups for autistic adults, LGBTQ+ members, and for both partners and parents of autistic individuals. Additionally, we provide respite, recreational, and learning activities for different ages. We also promote well-being and strengthen our community by increasing understanding of autism.

VISION: All autistic people have a life full of possibilities.

MISSION: To enhance the lives of autistic people through knowledge, services and inclusive opportunities.

Acceptance: We welcome and embrace inclusivity and diversity of all people, ideas and perspectives in building community.

Integrity: We believe in mutual trust, honesty, transparency, and accountability amongst ourselves, allies and stakeholders.

Respect: We treat one another and all people with empathy, courtesy and kindness.

Equity, diversity and inclusivity are foundational values at Autism Edmonton. We want to create a culturally safe environment that acknowledges, honours and respects the lived experience of every person and community. Autism Edmonton knows it is responsible for a future that is more equitable, diverse, and inclusive for all.

Read Autism Edmonton’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

Autism Edmonton has a wide variety of groups, programs and services, intended to serve individuals of all ages and abilities.

 

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Melinda Noyes

Melinda Noyes

She/Her

Executive Director

Morine Rossi

Morine Rossi

She/Her

Programs Manager

Santana Febrey

Santana Febrey

She/Her

Development Officer

Alarie Guhle

Alarie Guhle

She/Her

Family Support Navigator

Terrilynn Regnier

Terrilynn Regnier

She/Her

Adult Supports Coordinator

Laura-Lee Peters

Laura-Lee Peters

She/Her

Community Advocate

Drewe Rowbotham

Drewe Rowbotham

He/Him

Housing Coordinator

Todd Pruner

Todd Pruner

He/Him

Employment Coordinator

Paula McKinley

Paula McKinley

She/Her

Occasio Coordinator

HeatherPick

Heather Pick

She/Her

Finance Coordinator

Rene Cavanagh

Rene Cavanagh

She/Her

Resource Specialist

Rene Cavanagh

Kieran Hynes

He/Him

Employment Assistant

Rene Cavanagh

Douglas Parsons

He/Him

Resource & Training Manager

Meet the Autism Edmonton Occasio Team

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Adam Kedmy

Adam Kedmy

Lead Social Architect

Damon Rutledge

Damon Rutledge

Lead Social Architect

Logan Febrey

Logan Febrey

Lead Social Architect

TylerForsyth

Tyler Forsyth

Lead Social Architect

TarynPetiot

Taryn Petiot

Lead Social Architect

CarlyCurrie

Carly Currie

Social Architect

Heather Perry

Heather Perry

Social Architect

IbrahimHouseh

Ibrahim Househ

Social Architect

Kyleigh Vidito

Kyleigh Vidito

Social Architect

KamrynMallory

Kamryn Mallory

Social Architect

Nicole Geczi

Nicole Geczi

Social Architect

TylerForsyth

Taylor Glandon

Social Architect

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