Autism Edmonton

05/30/2026

NEW LEARNING SESSION!

This session is brought to you by Autism Edmonton with support from the City of Edmonton.

Many autistic, ADHD, and q***r individuals are told to “just talk about it” when it comes to emotions, overwhelm, identity, and mental health. But emotional processing does not look the same for everyone. 🧠🌈

Join Autism Edmonton for You Don’t Have To Talk About It: Understanding Emotions, Identity & Overwhelm, an affirming virtual learning session exploring the many ways neurodivergent and q***r individuals experience, process, and express emotions.

This session will examine emotional overwhelm, shutdown, masking, identity development, internalized expectations, and alternative ways of communicating and understanding feelings beyond traditional verbal processing. Participants will gain insight into how autistic and ADHD individuals may navigate emotions differently, while also exploring the impact of q***r identity, sensory stress, burnout, and social expectations.

This learning opportunity is designed for autistic and ADHD individuals, caregivers, educators, professionals, mental health practitioners, and allies wanting to better understand neurodivergent emotional experiences in a compassionate and validating way.

📅 Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
🕠 Time: 12 PM MST
💻 Online Event
🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/you-dont-have-to-talk-about-itunderstanding-emotions-identity-overwhelm-tickets-1988412443144?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Through Autism Edmonton’s internationally attended virtual learning platform, sessions like this continue to create neuroaffirming spaces where autistic, ADHD, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals can feel understood, respected, and supported in ways that honour their lived experiences.

05/29/2026

The PRISMA team is currently recruiting individuals on the autism spectrum who live in Alberta to take part in a study to understand their experiences and opinions on genetic testing for autism. Participation involves completing an online survey. The goal is to help identify ways to improve care and the healthcare system for autistic individuals and their families.

05/29/2026

NEW LEARNING SESSION!

This learning session is brought to you by Autism Edmonton with support from the Government of Alberta.

What does it mean to move through life without knowing you are Autistic, only to receive a diagnosis later in adulthood? For many late-diagnosed Autistic women and gender-diverse individuals, the journey can bring relief, grief, validation, self-understanding, and a rethinking of past experiences. 🧠✨

Join Autism Edmonton for Social Experience: Autistic Late Diagnosed Women and Gender Diverse People featuring Dr. Angela Feehan. This engaging virtual learning session will explore findings from 33 research studies examining the social experiences of late-diagnosed Autistic women and gender-diverse individuals across the lifespan.

Topics will include navigating social interactions while undiagnosed, masking and coping strategies, recognizing autistic identity, the assessment and diagnosis process, supportive factors for thriving, and the emotional realities that can come with late diagnosis. Attendees will also have opportunities for reflection and discussion around how these experiences may resonate with their own lives and journeys.

Dr. Angela Feehan is a Speech Language Pathologist and Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. Her work focuses on understanding how neurodivergent individuals can thrive in their everyday lives, with a particular focus on late diagnosis, social experiences, and Autistic women and gender-diverse people. Dr. Feehan also brings lived experience to her work in neurodivergence.

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕚 Time: 12 pm MST
💻 Online Event
🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-experience-autistic-late-diagnosed-women-and-gender-diverse-people-tickets-1990185796291?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Through Autism Edmonton’s internationally attended virtual learning platform, sessions like this continue to create spaces for understanding, validation, connection, and neuroaffirming conversations for autistic and neurodivergent communities across Alberta, Canada, and internationally.

05/28/2026

Volunteer. Connect. Make an impact. 💙

Join the Volunteer Services team at Autism Edmonton and help create more inclusive, connected communities for autistic individuals and families right here in Edmonton.

We’re currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers for several exciting upcoming events:

🚴 Cycle for Autism | June 7, 2026
Enjoy sunshine, snacks, community spirit, and the chance to cheer on participants alongside some truly phenomenal people.

🎰 Casino Fundraiser | June 24 & 25, 2026
Help raise critical funds that support programs and services year-round while being part of a fun, high-energy event. Meals provided during your shift!

🎡 KDays | July 17–26, 2026
Volunteer during one of Edmonton’s biggest summer events and enjoy access to the grounds during your shift — plus time to explore the rides, food, and festivities afterward.

Whether you can give a few hours or a few days, your time helps build belonging, connection, and support for families across our community.

📩 Register here: https://www.autismedmonton.org/contact/

Questions? Email [email protected] to learn more about getting involved!

05/28/2026

TOMORROW!

Caregiver Resilience: Living Authentically
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
1 pm to 2:30 pm

This session is brought to you by Autism Edmonton and YMCA of Northern Alberta with support from the Sinneave Family Foundation.

It is easy to live according to the expectations of others. It takes intention and courage to live according to your own values.

This session invites you to slow down and examine what truly matters to you. Together, we will explore how to strengthen your sense of self, value yourself as an individual, and make choices that reflect your personal beliefs rather than outside pressure.

In this session, you will explore:
• How to identify your core values
• The difference between external expectations and internal truth
• Practical strategies to build self respect and confidence
• Ways to align daily decisions with what genuinely matters to you

Living authentically does not mean rejecting others. It means understanding yourself clearly enough to make grounded, values based decisions.

Join us to reflect, grow, and take meaningful steps toward living with intention and self trust.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/caregiver-resilience-living-authentically-tickets-1983624542404?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

05/27/2026

This Prospect employment program is wonderful. If you are looking for employment assistance, we recommend you check out their program.

There is room in their next cohort so talk to them today!

05/27/2026

We are excited to join the Edmonton International Airport tomorrow for National Accessability Week!

As we lead up to AccessAbility Week, we’re excited to kick it off with an AccessAbility Fair.

Join us on May 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Arrivals, where we will be welcoming almost 20 community and airport organizations including DiveThru, Autism Edmonton, AdaptAbilities, Samsic, Airline partners and more.

What to expect at the AccessAbility Fair:
🎁An AccessAbility Passport for attendees to collect stamps from each booth, for a chance to win exciting prizes
💃Bollywood Dancer, Arvind Bhogal
🐕‍🦺Extra Pet Therapy teams
🌻Sunflower lanyards available
🚗 Complimentary parking

This free event is a great way to support ongoing dedication to removing barriers and building a stronger, more accessible community. We hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

Huge thank you to our 2nd Gear Sponsor, Vendo Media and Stephanie Dupuis, for joining us for a second year!

Through Vendo Media's digital billboard network, Cycle for Autism and Autism Edmonton’s work is seen right in the flow of everyday life, at stoplights, in traffic, and in those shared moments across our city.

These repeated touchpoints help build awareness, deepen understanding, and strengthen inclusion in our community.

We’re also grateful to the Watson family for generously sharing their team photo, helping bring this campaign to life across the city.

Funds raised through Cycle for Autism support inclusive programs, skill-building, and connection for autistic youth, adults, and families in Edmonton. Every registration and donation makes a difference.

📣 We still need your support! Register a team, participate as an individual, donate to a team of your choice!
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/autism-society-of-edmonton-area/p2p/cycleforautism2026/

If you spot one of the billboards (May 25–June 7), send us a photo at [email protected]

05/26/2026

🚴‍♂️ We are so excited to share that one of our members, Kyle Lobb, will be joining us as EMCEE for our 17th annual Cycle for Autism, happening June 7 at Gold Bar Park. 💙

Kyle, featured on Global Edmonton alongside Morine Rossi, Program Director, brings lived experience, heart, and meaningful advocacy to this event. He shares his connection to Cycle for Autism and why this day holds such importance for so many in our community.

🎥 Watch the interview: https://globalnews.ca/video/11859128/cycle-for-autism-returns-to-edmonton-for-17th-year/

💙 Run, roll, walk, or cycle. Join us for a morning of connection, inclusion, and community.

📣 Register as a team or individual, or donate here to support the event: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/autism-society-of-edmonton-area/p2p/cycleforautism2026/

05/26/2026

TOMORROW!

This session is brought to you by Autism Edmonton with support from the Sinneave Family Foundation.

Masking is often invisible to others, but for many autistic people it can carry an enormous emotional, mental, and physical cost. 🧠✨

Join Autism Edmonton for The Invisible Labour of Autistic Masking, a virtual learning session exploring the hidden work autistic people often do to navigate social expectations, communication, environments, and everyday interactions.

This session will look at how masking develops, why autistic people may feel pressure to hide or camouflage parts of themselves, and how masking can impact mental health, burnout, identity, relationships, and overall well-being.

Participants will also explore the importance of authenticity, self-understanding, accommodations, and creating more neuroaffirming spaces where autistic people do not have to constantly hide who they are.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
🕠 Time: 12 pm to 1 pm
💻 Online Event
🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-invisible-labour-of-autistic-masking-tickets-1987548900264?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Autism Edmonton’s virtual learning sessions continue to build understanding, acceptance, and more inclusive communities for autistic individuals, families, professionals, and allies.