Sibling Supports
Sibling Supports – Autism Society Alberta Toolkit
Autism Alberta has a toolkit with a collection of resources for the siblings of children on the spectrum.
Website: www.autismalberta.ca/toolkit/about-autism-a-sibling-toolkit/
AXB Psychological Services
Their mission is to provide top-quality assessments, including psychoeducational, ADHD assessments, AISH/PDD, and Autism diagnostic assessments. They also offer counselling and consultation services, and psychological and coordination Services through FSCD. They pride themselves on being accessible and making psychological services more affordable for families. Their foundation is built on the core values of empathy, non-judgment, and acceptance, and they ensure that every experience with them is warm, authentic, and valuable. They currently serve families in Calgary, Airdrie, and Okotoks (FSCD Services only).
Email: rachelpagalingaxb@gmail.com
Phone: (403) 667-4951
Address: 620 1 Ave NW #14 Airdrie, AB T4B 2R3
Website: www.axbpsychologicalservices.com/
Elevated Abilities
Their Sibshops program offers peer support in a lively, recreational context. Through a mix of play, discussion, and creative activities, participants gain a deeper understanding of their siblings’ condition. The workshops are not intended as therapy but instead a space to build resilience and develop friendships. A shared meal is also part of the experience—because in Sibshops, food is love, and coming together over dinner helps foster connection and community. Try the first session for free!
Email: info@elevatedabilities.ca
Phone: 1 (833) 465-4336
Address: 2816 21 St NE Unit 202, Calgary, AB
Website: www.elevatedabilities.ca/copy-of-social-skills-group
Inclusion Foothills Sibshops (High River)
Provides a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and fun environment where brothers and sisters of special needs siblings meet other siblings, enabling them to develop supportive relationships and coaching skills.
Email: sibshops@inclusionfoothills.org
Phone: 403-603-3232
Website: www.inclusionfoothills.org/programs/
Milestones Sibshops (McMan)
Sibshops provide young brothers and sisters, ages 8-12 years only, with peer support & information around their sibling’s disability in a safe setting. Siblings will meet other siblings to have fun, laugh, & talk about the good & not-so-good parts of having a sibling with a disability. They will eat, play games, learn, chat, and of course have fun!
Website: www.mcmancalgary.ca/milestones/
The Sibling Support Project
The first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns.
Email: info@siblingsupport.org
Website: www.siblingsupport.org/sibshops/