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ACA Book Launch
Click here to order a copy of this invaluable resource.
The purpose of this Guide is to assist Alberta families and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as they pursue or plan for a meaningful adult life.
This Guide addresses key issues and provides useful information in the areas of adult diagnosis and treatment, legal and financial matters, post-secondary educational options, employment opportunities and alternatives, community living, and personal relationships.
"The Most Beautiful Child"
The following Public Service Announcement provides a simple, powerful and highly emotional message. This commercial aims to raise public awareness of the need for appropriate supports and services for adults living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.
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Copyright Autism Ontario, 2008.
Vision
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) living meaningful and purposeful lives in a community that values them
Mission
- Support … Bring hope and help meet the needs of families and individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Speak … Be the voice of families and individuals living with ASD
- Educate … Increase awareness and understanding of ASD
- Advocate… Secure and defend the best quality of life for those with ASD throughout their lifespan and their families
- Promote … Encourage the advancement of meaningful research and the development of effective treatment options
Values
- Recognize each family is unique; the family is the constant in the individual’s life; that they are the experts on the individual’s ability and needs; and, the strengths and needs of all family members are considered.
- Easily accessible sources of timely, complete and unbiased information offered in a supportive way
- Meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
- Individual, parental and guardian choice to assure that people on the autism spectrum are treated with respect and dignity.
- Programs that place primary emphasis on the strengthening of individuals and family functioning in ways that empower people to act on their own behalf.
- Financially accountability to all stakeholders.
Support and Information
- Child & Family Services e.g. Child & Family Focused Supports (Respite, Medical, Transportation, Community Aide, etc...), Developmental/Behavioural Aide Support, Specialized Services (Intensive Behavioural Intervention)
- Education options; Preschool, grade school and community programs, adult education
- Home-Based intervention programs
- Child & Family Services and Alberta Education appeal process
- Biomedical, Complimentary and Alternative interventions
- Click on contact for our office hours
Disclaimer
Autism Calgary Association does not support, endorse or recommend any method, treatment, product, remedial center, program or person for people with autism or autism related conditions. It does, however, endeavour to inform because it believes in the right to have access to the information available and to make individual choices.
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