Please complete online waiver and personal information form for any minor (under 18yrs-old) attending events at Autism Society.
Form valid until December 31st 2025
Neurodiverse Social-Adult and Life Skills Group is a Social Program for 16 years plus. The Program focuses on building and maintaining friendship skills in group activities.
Activities include:
Pizza Party with crafts & games
Wood Buffalo Regional Library
Bowling at The Alley YMM
Sensory Friendly Movie
Games and activities night
Sensory time
These activities are held twice a week on Tuesday’s 1pm to 3pm and Thursday night 6pm to 8pm.
***Please note there are no respite workers for these sessions only facilitators.***
For any questions, please contact 587-452-9334 or email community@autismrmwb.org
Program Summary: The Transitions Program helps neurodiverse youth and adults develop essential life skills, build meaningful social connections, and gain the confidence they need to thrive in their community.
Program 12 Week Learning Series Includes topics such as:
Team Building – collaboration, cooperation, and group participation
Transferable Skills – identifying and applying skills across contexts
Financial Literacy – budgeting, money management, and financial responsibility
Social Cues & Conflict Resolution – navigating social interactions and resolving disagreements
Essential Daily Living Skills – personal care, time management, and organization
Communication – verbal, nonverbal, and digital strategies
Resilience-Building – coping, adaptability, and problem-solving
Pathways to Success – goal setting, planning, and navigating opportunities
Pathways to Work – resumes, interviews, and workplace expectations
Community Engagement & Volunteerism – building confidence in community participation
Self-Advocacy & Rights – understanding rights and communicating needs
Health & Well-Being – physical, mental, and emotional wellness strategies
Weekly Social Activities Include: Pizza Parties with Crafts & Games Visits to Wood Buffalo Regional Library Bowling at The Alley YMM Games & Activities Night Physical Activity & Movement Sensory Time/Sensory-Friendly Movies
***Please note there are no respite workers for these sessions only Coordinators.***
This is a 2 hour training session is facilitated by the Autism Society of the RMWB. During this 2 hour session you will learn how to support individuals of all ages living with disabilities throughout their life span. Training is appropriate for caregivers, professionals, family, friends, employers and coworkers, and anyone who supports someone living with a disability, or wants to expand their knowledge of neurodiverse individuals. This training will offer a certification upon completion.
Member Tubing Event- March 14th 10AM-12PM
TIMESLOTS:
1. 9:45AM
2. 10:15AM
Please start arrival to Vista Ridge during your designated time slot. Forms need to be completed PRIOR to starting transportation down to the tubing park.
Everyone must purchase a ticket.
Please reach out to Jasmine - Community Development Coordinator with any questions.
We are excited to be working with Play On Space again this year to provide a sensory friendly Easter Egg Hunt event.
Hunt starts at 9:00, please bring a basket for hunting eggs.
Tickets are $13.00 per child. Adults do not need tickets.
Come enjoy a sensory experience with family and friends!
The field house is a sensory friendly event, there will be sensory activity centers, sensory tools, bouncy castles, face painting and sensory spaces.
You can meet our staff, check out our sensory store and programs you might not know we offer.
This a general event and will be by donation.
*Please note - this is a family event not social-respite, parents/caregivers must attend with children*
For any questions please contact 587-452-9334 or email community@autismrmwb.org
Unmasking the Lived Experience of Autistic Individuals
Presented by: Lori-Ann R. Sacrey, PhD Behavioural Neuroscience
This presentation will take a deep-dive into the lived experience of autistic individuals, including:
1. How the diagnostic criteria appear in real life,
2. Ways challenges may be masked or accommodated to navigate society,
3. Historical overview of the diagnostic criteria and how it has changed with research findings,
4. Understanding of the female and masked presentations, and
5. Neurological areas that are unique to the autistic neurotype.
Membership, you are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Autism Society of the RMWB.
We will discuss our highlights and achievements over the year and our future developments for the months ahead. The meeting has in-person and virtual options; please register to be sent a Zoom link. The in-person meeting will be at the main boardroom at 10019 MacDonald Ave. If you have any questions, please email, autismsupport@autismrmwb.org