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RxAutism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is as umbrella term for developmental disorders that will impact a person their whole life. ASD affects each person differently and is characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, unusual and problematic behaviour, and sensory processing difficulties.
Web Content
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Autism Spectrum Disorders - My Health Alberta
My Health Alberta provides an overview of autism.
myhealth.alberta.ca/health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=hw152184
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Alberta Human Services - Disability Services
Find what government supports are available in Alberta for adults and children with special needs.
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Autism Canada
Autism Canada is a hub of knowledge. Current, timely and useful information is provided on their website.
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Autism Speaks Canada
The Canadian Division of Autism Speaks funds research about autism, raises public awareness, and provides information.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Resource Centre
The Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto created an autism resource centre.
aboutkidshealth.ca/En/ResourceCentres/AutismSpectrumDisorder/Pages/default.aspx
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Autism - Kids Health
This child friendly article provides an introduction to autism.
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The Hanen Centre
The Hanen Centre has information and resources for families to help their child communicate more effectively.
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The Ability Hub
Based in Calgary, Alberta, The Ability Hub is a world-class facility operated by The Sinneave Family Foundation. It is a centre of information for those with autism.
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Autism Alberta
Event listings, information, and free membership is provided by Autism Alberta.
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Centre for Autism Services Alberta
Services and supports for those affected by ASD are provided by Centre for Autism Services Alberta.
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Autism Calgary
Autism Calgary provides support to families affected by autism through presentations, sib shops, events, support groups, and more.
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Autism Edmonton
Autism Edmonton provides a portal in information and support by those affected by autism living in the Edmonton area.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders : What Every Parent Needs to Know
American Academy of Pediatrics has created this comprehensive guide to introduce parents to the many aspects of autism.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders : What Every Parent Needs to Know
American Academy of Pediatrics has created this comprehensive guide to introduce parents to the many aspects of autism.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder : The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism
Written for parents, teachers, and caregivers, Autism Spectrum Disorder explains the condition and provides useful insight.
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Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew
Written with humor and compassion, this book helps others understand children with autism.
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This guidebook provides strategies for practical parents to help their child learn, connect, and communicate.
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1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's
1001 suggestions to help your child with autism are found in this book.
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Life on the Autism Spectrum : A Guide for Girls and Women
Girls and women with autism are often misunderstood. This book provides information and understanding about females with ASD.
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This book provides tips and strategies for parents and children to communicate and show affection appropriately with each other when a child is affected by ASD.
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Strategies for Building Successful Relationships With People on the Autism Spectrum : Let's Relate
King has drawn on his professional and personal experience in creating this relationship guidebook.
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Siblings of Children With Autism : A Guide for Families
Siblings are impacted by autism too. This book takes a look at what it is like to grow up with a sibling who has autism and how this impacts the dynamic of a sibling relationship.
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Written to help parents raise their children, this book provides tips, strategies, and advice so that parents have support in creating a supportive, encouraging, and loving environment for their child.
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Optimistic Parenting : Hope and Help for You and Your Challenging Child
Durand, a recognized authority on autism spectrum disorders wrote this book using humour and his professional insight to help parents manage challenging behaviours.
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The Survival Guide for Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorders (and Their Parents)
Written for kids on the autism spectrum, this book helps kids understand their own condition and provides tools to cope with the challenges they face every day.
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I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism
This simple illustrated book helps children understand what autism is and how it affects someone who has it.
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Can I tell you about Autism? : A guide for friends, family and professionals
Tom, a young boy with autism invites readers to learn about his condition from his perspective.
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You Are a Social Detective : Explaining Social Thinking to Kid
This visual book teaches children to recognize social cues and improve their social skills.
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A guidebook for teens on the spectrum, this book helps adolescents make sense of social rules and protocol.
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Making Sense of My Feelings as a Teen With Autism Going Through Puberty
Puberty is a confusing time for anyone. This book helps teens with autism to prepare for puberty and makes sense of what is happening with their body.
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How to Talk to an Autistic Kid
Stefanski, a teen with autism wrote this book to help others learn how to communicate with and understand those with autism.
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The Reason I Jump : The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy With Autism
Higashida's memoir gives readers a glimpse into the mind of a boy with severe autism.
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Aspergirls : Empowering Females With Asperger Syndrome
Written for girls on the spectrum by a women with Asperger's Syndrome, this book helps girls navigate life and gives family and friends insight to life as a female with AS.
- Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
- Autism Calgary
- Child Development Services
- Mood, Anxiety, and Psychosis Services
- CanLearn Society
- Calgary Public Library
Local Supports
Book List
These resources are available to borrow in the Family Library. You can also check with your local library to see if they are available.
Parent Resources:
You can download, print, and share this PDF or our Destiny Collection List.
Children and Teen Resources:
You can download, print, and share this PDF or our Destiny Collection list.
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Current as of: January 26, 2024