Resources

General Information

GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA – MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
www.alberta.ca/education.aspx
Information about Alberta Education supports for all children, including providing access to education programs for students with diverse needs.

AUTISM SPEAKS
www.autismspeaks.org
An international organization leading autism science and advocacy, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism. Check out the excellent new ‘video glossary’.

CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDE
www.cerebralpalsyguide.com
An organization providing free educational information, financial options, and emotional support for parents and children affected by cerebral palsy.

CHILDREN’S LINK SOCIETY
www.childrenslink.ca
A central source of information for families of children with special needs in the Calgary area and the Rocky View Region.

FAMILY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (FSCD)
humanservices.alberta.ca/disability-services/14855.html
Branch of the Alberta Government that provides services to children with disabilities.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN
www.pbsc.info
An interactive website that provides evidence-based strategies for promoting adaptive behaviour, while managing challenging behaviours. Developed for use by families, aides and school staff supporting children with disabilities.

Family & Parent Support Resources

PACT CALGARY
www.pactcalgary.com
PACT (Parents and Children Together) is a playgroup for children aged 0-5 and their parents to attend together. PACT is different from other playgroups and preschools. While the children play – parents, grandparents and caregivers participate in thought-provoking discussion groups that focus on friendship as well as learning about child development, and navigating everyday parenting challenges and joys. Discussion groups are facilitated by a parent educator.

FAMILY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER (FCRC)
fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca
Provides families, healthcare providers, and community members access to reliable and comprehensive information, resources and supports related to children’s health and well-being. Check out the list of Community Education Sessions for child, youth and family mental health.

THE HANEN CENTER
www.hanen.org
Offers up to date articles, parent tips and family fun activities to encourage language and play skills.

TRIPLE P PARENTING
triplep-parenting.ca
Articles, videos and strategies on how to manage challenging behaviours with children and youth.

DESIGNING THE PERFECT PLAYROOM FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
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Articles, videos and strategies on how to manage challenging behaviours with children and youth.