Autism Research Centre - Edmonton

09/25/2026

Today at Noon!
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Please see the attached invitation to the first Autism Research Rounds presentation for Fall 2026, presented via Zoom Webinar. Register required to attend.

Presenter: Santwana Carstensen-Sinha
Recipient of the Autism Edmonton- Autism Research Centre pilot grant

Register here: https://ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ImGhGYwCRz-UsWzgZ7f6iQ #/registration

09/12/2026

09/11/2026

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09/10/2026

The Autism Research Centre is giving a huge shout out to Emma Williams, who was awarded a WCHRI graduate studentship for her Master's thesis, which explores an
"Evaluation of a training program for community-based autism assessment: Clinician learning, family experience, and clinical impact"

Congrats on this well-deserved honour, Emma!
Proud of you!

09/10/2026

Thanks to Prisma Research Group for inviting us to the opening of their “What’s you thing” exhibition at the McMullen (inside the Stollery Hospital at the University of Alberta)

Check it out!!

The exhibition will be on display at the McMullen: After Hours Gallery from September 7 to November 6, 2026.

What’s Your Thing? explores the deep interests and inner worlds of people on the autism spectrum, encouraging us to connect beyond a diagnosis and celebrate our shared humanity. Through photography, the exhibition honours each person’s uniqueness by highlighting their specific interests and passions, and inviting all of us to reflect on the things that bring meaning and joy to our own lives.

The exhibition is presented by Precision Medicine in Autism (PRISMA) in partnership with the University of Alberta, Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute, CASA Mental Health, Recovery Alberta, Positive Exposure, and Autism Edmonton.

09/09/2026

Please see the attached invitation to the first Autism Research Rounds presentation for Fall 2026, presented via Zoom Webinar. Register required to attend.

Presenter: Santwana Carstensen-Sinha
Recipient of the Autism Edmonton- Autism Research Centre pilot grant

Register here: https://ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ImGhGYwCRz-UsWzgZ7f6iQ #/registration

08/14/2026

Adam Schwartz and an amazing cast are headlining 'Neurohilarity: a Neurodivergent Variety Show' at the Edmonton Fringe Festival (see details below). It's a great show, please consider attending! Also, they are offering free tickets for low income people (including students!); if interested, you can contact Adam directly at [email protected]
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Autistic comedian Adam Schwartz (Aspergers a Tale of A social Misfit) and ADHD comedian Carole Cunningham (Yuk Yuks and the Debaters) return with a new hour of the funniest, most talented neurodivergent guest performers Edmonton Fringe has to offer in an hour so brilliantly awkward and hilarious, you'll be wondering did they just say that? ★★★★ Edmonton Journal

08/11/2026

It started with a routine hearing test — and a stranger asking one simple question. 💬

When Stacey brought three-year-old Brynn to the Grey Nuns Hospital for a hearing test, Brynn had only a handful of words. A passing staff member asked, "Have you heard of CHEEP?" Stacey hadn't — but that conversation changed everything.

CHEEP (Corbett Hall Early Education Program) supports young children with communication disorders — and within days of joining, Brynn was using words her parents had never heard from her. Today, at seven, her teachers say you'd never know she once had a significant speech delay.

And the program gave her family something extra: a community of parents who remain close friends to this day. ❤️

"They gave her such a good start, and I can never be thankful enough," Stacey says.

If you know a family navigating similar challenges, don't wait for a chance encounter — learn more about CHEEP at uab.ca/cheep

08/11/2026

📢 Transitioning to Adulthood: Parent & Guardian Workshop

Are you supporting a youth (14+) with disabilities as they prepare for adulthood? Join this free online Zoom workshop to learn about:

✔️ PDD
✔️ AISH
✔️ ADAP
✔️ Canada Disability Benefit (CBD)
✔️ Guardianship & Trusteeship

This informative session is designed to help families feel more confident and prepared for the transition to adulthood.

📅 Choose a session:
• September 18, 2026 | 9:30–11:00 AM
• September 22, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM

📍 Location: Online (Zoom)

To register or learn more:
📞 403-955-7252
📧 [email protected]
https://fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca/transition/events/

08/07/2026

Welcome to the inaugural newsletter for INDIR
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To download the PDF version, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12YoHm7NUytVgg_HY4btcJCSCq_Tr71Hu/view?usp=sharing