CENTRE FOR AUTISM SERVICES ALBERTA
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Mission Statement
The Centre for Autism Services Alberta is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children, teens, and adults with autism. Established in 1997, the Centre has grown to offer a wide range of services to individuals on the spectrum and their families. It is the largest accredited autism service provider in northern Alberta. Its mission is to provide comprehensive and innovative supports and services to those with autism and their family network. Some of those supports include early childhood services; sports, leisure, social and skills programs; and pre-employment programs. The Centre’s vision is to support individuals with autism in leading meaningful, engaged lives; our purpose is to empower autistic people and their families to thrive.
About This Cause
Twenty-Five years ago in Edmonton, no private or community support services were in place to help children with autism and their families. The families were isolated, confused, and exhausted, with no connection to one another, experts, or the community. Researchers were beginning to understand the condition, but there was scarcely a link between the science and what was happening in a growing number of households in Alberta. Then, in 1997, a group of parents of children with autism came together to launch a new organization in Edmonton. The science then, as now, showed that early intervention could make a massive difference in a child’s life. They acted quickly to help their children reach their full potential. They knew there were other families out there like them. They wanted to help these families too. They wanted to invite them into this organization and ensure its programs evolved with the science and with children as they grew into adulthood. And they wanted something else: to build a community that understands, includes, and creates opportunities for people with autism. The Centre for Autism Services Alberta inherited these goals. We put science into action every day, but we aren’t bound by our address or the walls of our building. We aim to take our successes to every corner of Alberta. Today, with the support of funders, sponsors, and private donors, our programs and services are changing outcomes, enriching lives, empowering families, fostering independence, and transforming communities. The Centre thrives on new ideas, research, imagination, and public and philanthropic funding. The return on our investment is extraordinary. All Albertans can help someone with autism. All Albertans with autism can make a meaningful contribution to the province and realize what is in their hearts and dreams. Together we can change outcomes, foster independence, enrich lives, empower families and transform communities. Together we can transform Alberta.