Autism Alberta’s Alliance Event, Connecting Communities, was held on June 13-14, 2024 with the goal of addressing opportunities to improve experiences, services and care within and for the autism community. Presentations and panels discussed findings from the Communities of Practices uniting stakeholders, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing and collective action.
Day 1, Sharing Possibilities, featured presentations on autism diagnosis, early childhood, education, post-secondary education, employment and housing.
Day 2, Braiding Indigenous Connections in Autism, was Indigenous led and focused on shared journeys and stories of Autistic Indigenous experiences..
A Resource Fair on Day 1 spotlighted vendors with employment initiatives while Day 2 had Indigenous entrepreneurs and resources. Our Youth Ambassador, Marco Secreti, a 15-year-old autistic young man, also showcased his beautiful artwork and cards.
Presentations
Click on the thumbnails below to watch the video recording of each presentation from the Connecting Communities Event
Autism Diagnosis
Mission Possible: Working towards provincial assessment best practice standards and building capacity
Early Childhood
Moving Alberta Toward Timely Access for the Youngest of Children
Education
Emerging Opportunities to Advance Learner Outcomes and Student Well-Being
Post Secondary
Access to Post-Secondary Education
Employment
Fostering Neuroinclusivity in Alberta
Housing
How current public policy addresses the housing needs of the Autistic community throughout Alberta
Keynote Address
Raising Our Children in Love – Akomimoksin and Sâkihitowin
Caregiver Panel
Community-Centred Caregiving Perspectives on Autism
Dr. Anne Lindblom
Indigenous Autism in Global Contexts
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