Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

06/18/2026

📣 Upcoming NVCI Training Dates!

We’re excited to offer upcoming Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training sessions!
This evidence-based training equips participants with practical skills to safely prevent, de-escalate, and manage challenging behaviors—while maintaining dignity and care for everyone involved.

🗓 Upcoming Dates: June 22nd & 23rd (evening sessions) or July 2nd & 3rd (day sessions)
📍 Location: Autism Society of the RMWB

✔ Ideal for caregivers, educators, support staff, and community professionals
✔ Hands-on strategies you can use right away
✔ Certification provided upon completion

📩 Register:
June 22nd & 23rd https://autismsocietyofthermwb.wildapricot.org/event-6676035

July 2nd & 3rd
https://autismsocietyofthermwb.wildapricot.org/event-6676046

Inquire: [email protected]

06/18/2026

🌈♾️ Happy Autistic Pride Day! ♾️🌈

Today, June 18, we celebrate autistic people, autistic voices, and the incredible diversity of human minds. Autistic Pride Day is about acceptance, respect, and recognizing that autism is a natural part of human diversity.

Let's continue building a community where autistic individuals are valued, included, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

💙 Celebrate differences. Embrace neurodiversity. Promote inclusion.

06/16/2026

🌈 Today is Neurodiversity Pride Day!

A day to celebrate the diversity of human minds and recognize that neurological differences are a natural and valuable part of our world.

Neurodiversity includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome, and many other ways of thinking, learning, communicating, and experiencing life. These differences bring unique strengths, perspectives, creativity, and innovation to our communities.

At Autism RMWB, we believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, supported, and valued for who they are. Today, we celebrate the talents, contributions, and experiences of neurodivergent individuals and continue working toward communities where everyone belongs.

💙 Different minds. Stronger communities. Greater inclusion.

06/16/2026

📢 If you or someone you support is navigating AISH and ADAP right now, this might help.

💙 The Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton Region is offering a free, plain-language course called Understanding AISH and ADAP.

📅 Multiple sessions are available from June through August, offered in person in Edmonton and online via Zoom.

Share with anyone who may benefit from learning more about how to access and manage these important supports.

If you or someone you support is navigating AISH and ADAP right now, this might help.

CMHA-Edmonton is offering a free, plain-language course called Understanding AISH and ADAP. It covers eligibility, the application process, what to expect after applying, and practical strategies for income reporting and managing budgets.
Multiple dates through June - August, in person in Edmonton and online via Zoom.
It is free and open to people with disabilities, caregivers, and support workers.

To register, contact CMHA-Edmonton at [email protected]
We're sharing this because the gaps we've heard about in the comments deserve real resources where they exist. We hope this provides some answers.

06/16/2026

📢 We're Hiring! 📢

Join our team as a Fundraising, Events & Administrative Assistant!

We're looking for an organized, creative, and motivated individual to support fundraising initiatives, assist with coordinating events, manage communications, and provide administrative support.

✅ Part-Time (28 hours/week)
✅ $26.00–$30.00 per hour
✅ Benefits Eligible Position
✅ Flexible Schedule
✅ Every Second Saturday may be required in busy months

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, inclusive nonprofit organization, we'd love to hear from you!

Please apply at: https://ca.indeed.com/job/fundraising-events-administrative-assistant-365db1ceabc01e41

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

06/15/2026

Help us raise funds for this year's summer camp! Volunteers will be collecting recyclables from 9am-1pm - email [email protected] or text 780-531-5777 to be added to pick up list.

06/10/2026

Camp Kids First - we have spaces available August 4-7th for 4-6yr olds!!

This is a 4-day week with activities to meet the needs of our younger campers! Ideal for little ones who are in EEP/ECDP or Kindergarden.

Register throigh our website:https://autismrmwb.org/register-for-upcoming-events/

Email [email protected] for more information

06/07/2026

Caregivers Coffee 2026! ☕ Come enjoy a cup of coffee and a light snack while connecting with parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children/adults. To register, click the links:
June 10th: https://autismsocietyofthermwb.wildapricot.org/event-6471552

06/06/2026

📢 Join this FREE virtual presentation with Dr. Melanie Noel and Dr. Nicole George to learn practical, evidence-based strategies for making medical and dental visits more positive, supportive, and less stressful for autistic children and their caregivers.

📢 Presentation Announcement!
🗓 Monday, June 29
🕡 6:30 PM

Join us for a FREE virtual presentation hosted by Dr. Melanie Noel, Clinical Psychologist and Professor, and Dr. Nicole George, Post-doctoral Fellow, both from the University of Calgary.

Medical and dental procedures can be challenging experiences for autistic children and for the caregivers who support them. These moments can become overwhelming and even traumatic. And we also know there are effective strategies we can use to make it better in the future!

This session will share what we are learning from research and practical strategies you can use right away that can make a meaningful difference.

We will include opportunities to share your lived experiences, ask questions, and identify what matters most to you moving forward.

Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gPb18CV3SKq3bWug9NOoVQ

Can’t join the conversation? The Healing Children’s Pain Together community survey is another way to share your priorities: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_7VV1GniebV92B3E

06/06/2026

Join Autism Edmonton for a new Learning Session!
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