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Providing traditional and alternative speech-language programming, offering both 1-1 and social-language group based supports, that are engaging and tailored to each individuals abilities. Connect to chat in more detail about your goals!

Ascend Pediatrics is located in Cochrane but offers programming to Calgary & surrounding areas. In addition to their BDS, SS, OT & SLP services they offer Social Skills programs, Summer Camps and more.

A collection of resources for the siblings of children on the spectrum.

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).

FREE Social Skills Groups and 1:1 Classes for Kids and Teens. The CanLearn Friends program is designed to help children and teens learn skills to be successful and apply them in everyday life. Confidence-building, calming techniques and mindfulness are key areas of focus in the program. Through a combination of meaningful discussions, role-playing, games and activities, children learn strategies and skills in a fun and interactive way. For Parents, provides many ideas and suggestions on how to generalize and practice the skills outside of the sessions.

Clinical behaviour specialist, offers a variety of social skills programs follows Low Arousal Approach. FSCD funding under Developmental/behavioural support contract available.

An interactive role playing experience where kids work together to complete missions, gain confidence, and learn valuable skills along the way. JITU camp will provide the opportunity to not only play this exciting game, but also take part in all the behind the scenes aspects of game design, painting 3D minis, building terrain, designing their own custom items and tools, creating a fantasy world, and even acting as the game master.

Kimberly Eckert, Registered Psychologist and founder of Eckert Psychology & Education Centre, has developed the Cognitive Coaching Method TM to provide individuals who have disabilities with the tools they need to find fulfillment in the social (home, school and community) and employment world. The aim of their Cognitive Coaching Method TM is to equip parents in skillfully dealing with challenging behaviour, foster decision-making skills and build independence in their child, while remaining a trusted mentor through their childs life.

Offers structured social skills groups designed to support children in developing essential social and communication skills. They offer three levels of social skills groups, each focusing on specific areas of social development and groups run for 12 weeks. The total cost for each group is $1200. FSCD may cover $1000, with the parent portion being $200.

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 experiencebecause in Sibshops, food is love, and coming together over dinner helps foster connection and community. Try the first session for free!

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.

The Amazing Kids social skills training includes a number of recreational and educational activities designed to build your childs social development. Topics include self-esteem, resiliency, making and keeping friends, managing emotions, and much more, depending on your childs needs.

Sibshops provide young brothers and sisters, ages 8-12 years only, with peer support & information around their siblings 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!

Their social skills groups are small in size with only 4 to 6 children with similar age, personality and areas in need of support.

Root & Gather is in Bragg Creek, located 25 minutes west of Calgary. They offer an outdoor social skills group that is a movement-oriented, play-based social emotional learning group designed to teach about neurodiversity and explore the wide array of ways people engage and communicate. These groups will provide real social engagement opportunities to practice real-time applying the knowledge taught to children all while creating, playing, and moving in the beautiful forest. All geared towards Nervous system regulation, Sensory processing, and a Holistic approach to support through Occupational therapy! For ages 5-10(ish) & works within FSCD rates.

Offers 12 weeks social skills programs for children with ASD aged 6-13, with a parent education compnemt to help generalize skills outside of the class room. The program is approved for Behavioural/Developmental Aide Support funding from FSCD.

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.

Dive into the excitement at Trico Centres summer day camps! Its not just a camp its a vibrant and inclusive experience packed with quality activities, new friendships, and thrilling adventures. With their awesome team of trained leaders, campers are in for a summer full of laughs and memories lasting long after the summer ends.

The PEERS Social Interventions programs are evidence-based social skills programs for preschoolers, teens, and young adults. Designed for motivated individuals, PEERS helps participants learn how to make and keep friends through direct teaching, role-play, and guided social practice. Participants build skills such as communication, cooperation, emotional regulation, and sportsmanship. Parents and caregivers take part in parallel sessions, where they learn strategies to support skill development and coach social practice at home and in the community.