Autism Spectrum
Disorder Resources
This page is a collection of recommended resources and information for parents, adults, children and teens, and professionals.
These resources can help you on your journey of learning more about Autism, but don’t know where to begin.
Choose a sub-heading below to quickly jump to the resources you are looking for.
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Parent & Caregiver Resources
What is ASD?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is very common. The 2018 National Autism Spectrum Disorder Surveillance System (NASS) Report estimates autism’s prevalence as 1 in 66 children in Canada.
Suggested Reading
- Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism / Prizant, Barry M.
- Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, 3rd Ed. / Notbohm, Ellen.
The Ability Hub
Activities at The Ability Hub align with Sinneave’s mission of improving outcomes for emerging adults on the autism spectrum in the areas of continuing education, employment, and independent living.
Autism Calgary
The organization serves as the community of families, caregivers and supportive professionals collectively striving for a supportive, accepting and understanding community for individuals and families living with ASD.
Autism Aspergers Friendship Society
The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society provides respite care in a social and recreational environment for children, youth and adults on the spectrum of Autism.
Society for Autism Support and Services
Society for Autism Support and Services (SASS) is an Alberta organization providing comprehensive educational and consulting services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. SASS offers a variety of programs for families and individuals.
Autism Speaks Canada
Autism Speaks Canada is dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan. They have information and resources on their website, as well as the My Autism Guide which provides free access to customized autism content specific to age, location and interests.
I’ve heard that autism and ADHD are related. Is that true?
Understood.org has a quick read about how Autism spectrum disorder and ADHD are related in several ways. ADHD is not on the autism spectrum, but they do have some of the same symptoms.
The Table of Differences looks at ADHD and autism and breaks down some of the key differences between them.
Autism with Dr. Carly McMorris
In this episode, Krista Forand, registered psychologist, interviews researcher Dr. Carly McMorris about university students with Autism, as well as the Facing Your Fears program, which helps youth with Autism (and their parents) manage anxiety.
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Child & Teen Resources
The Ability Hub
Activities at The Ability Hub align with Sinneave’s mission of improving outcomes for emerging adults on the autism spectrum in the areas of continuing education, employment, and independent living.
Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary
Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS) social and recreational programming specific to the ASD community. AAFS provides services for children, youth and adults on the Autism spectrum.
Autism Speaks Canada
Autism Speaks Canada is dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan. They have information and resources on their website, as well as the My Autism Guide which provides free access to customized autism content specific to age, location and interests.
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Adult Resources
The Ability Hub
Activities at The Ability Hub align with Sinneave’s mission of improving outcomes for emerging adults on the autism spectrum in the areas of continuing education, employment, and independent living.
Autism Calgary
Autism Calgary provides information, support and advocacy for anyone living with autism. They provide information about relevant resources in Calgary, special events and more.
Autism Speaks Canada
Autism Speaks Canada is dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan. They have information and resources on their website, as well as the My Autism Guide which provides free access to customized autism content specific to age, location and interests.
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Professional Resources
The Ability Hub
Activities at The Ability Hub align with Sinneave’s mission of improving outcomes for emerging adults on the autism spectrum in the areas of continuing education, employment, and independent living.
Autism Awareness Centre
The Autism Awareness Centre provides information and educational resources on autism from a local and international point of view. They offer conferences, resources, books and DVDs to help provide families and professionals with the latest information on autism.
Autism Speaks Canada
Autism Speaks Canada is dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan. They have information and resources on their website, as well as the My Autism Guide which provides free access to customized autism content specific to age, location and interests.