Society for Treatment of Autism
404 94th Ave SE T2J 0E8 Calgary, AB, Canada

THANK YOU Cactus Club Cafe MacLeod for including STA staff in your Healthcare Heroes initiative! We are proud of the work we do and are grateful for your support and recognition. #thankyou #supportlocal #healthcareheroes #yummyyummy #generosity #frontlineworkers #essentialworkers #enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum

We are so grateful for the tremendous work of Society for Treatment of Autism. They stepped up to help when we needed them. Our son developed many life-long skills in the residential program. The dedicated staff and specialists developed a unique program to help our son with his communication and behavioural challenges. Now our son loves life, enjoys the outdoors and has secured a part-time job. - Kathy parent of EIP/Res/Adult program #enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #employment #successstory #lovelife #lifelonglearning Cenovus

STA is happy to promote the #mentalhealth and well being of all individuals. The Enhance Lab in Calgary's Owerko Center at the University of Calgary is looking for participants. #enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #autism #autistic #youthmentalhealth

"STA helped Alan and our family go through extremely challenging times. Without the program, I cannot imagine how we'd survive those years." - Jenny, parent of EIP/Res program #enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #societyfortreatmentofautism #familysupport #successstory #thetiesthatbind

Thanks to the generosity of Els for Autism STA is able to provide programming via scholarship for 3 toddlers in the Early Intervention Program - Toddler Model! These scholarships will be available in the upcoming year and will help us continue to support families with toddlers who are at-risk for or have a diagnosis of ASD by assisting families in learning to embed naturalistic teaching within daily routines.

Together STA’s Adolescent and Adult Services program, RWA employees, Autism Calgary’s Spectrum Advantage program and with Purolator Supervisors and Management over the past 3 years, we have built a success story at Purolator’s Calgary Depot supporting the employment of 18 Autistic/individuals with Autism. http://readywillingable.ca//inclusive-hiring-delivers-gre/ #enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #inclusivehiring #jobcoach #communitypartnerships #successstory #societyfortreatmentofautism

"My time at STA has been crucial in getting me to where I am at today in my career. STA allowed me to work within a variety of different roles over my years there. I learned about the importance of working as a collaborative team when looking and thinking about youth with disabilities. STA taught me to seek out the positives, and never give up on kids. The power of positive relationships between staff and clients was so important to the work at STA, and holds true for me toda...y with my work with CBE. I have been able to apply much of the foundational skills and knowledge I learned at STA into my current role - which sees me working with various schools and students in supporting and implementing strategies to help students learn and thrive within their schools. I reflect back on my time at STA often. The leadership staff, front line staff, consultants, and clients hold a special place in my heart." - Robert | Inclusive Education Learning Leader with CBE #enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #societyfortreatmentofautism #growth #alwayslearning #TogetherWeGrow #multidisciplinary #newopportunities

Our OT team spent the day together (physically distanced and following covid protocols) building their team and discussing approaches to OT programming! Such great weather to be able to do this outdoors!

We now have new casino dates!! Saturday Feb 6 & Sunday Feb 7. I know we all feel a little apprehensive about heading into this, but this is a few months away. Provincial restrictions may be in place once again, or maybe not. The positions needed have been cut a little so we may not need as many volunteers as in previous events. We are still looking for volunteers in all positions and shifts. However, having back up volunteers would be greatly appreciated too. I wanted to gi...ve you this information so that you have time to think it over and let me know. I would like to have all volunteers in place within the first week of Dec. You can email Elayne Robinson ~ Casino Chair at [email protected] to sign up. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate through this process, again. Here are some important things to note. DAY/AFTERNOON SHIFT: 11am-7:30pm (positions revised to: 1 General Manager/Banker, 1 Cashier/Chip runner, 1 Chip Runner/Cashier EVENING SHIFT: 6:30pm 3am (positions revised to: 1 General Manager/Banker, 1 Cashier/Chip runner, 1 Chip Runner/Cashier COUNT ROOM SHIFT: 11pm 3am (positions revised to: 1 Count room supervisor, and 3 count room staff) Place: Deerfoot Inn & Casino 1000, 11500 35 St. S.E. Date: Saturday February 6 and Sunday February 7 Please arrive by the time listed on the designated shift Remember to bring your government issued photo ID Volunteer lounge is located to the far left when entering the casino at the main entrance No playing in mentioned casino for the two days of our casino There is no smoking in the Inn and Casino One meal and refreshments are available during your shift. There will be advisors on site to help out and guide volunteers through their shifts. So no experience is necessary. You are representing Society for Treatment of Autism. Please dress business casual during the afternoon and evening shifts. Casual dress code is accepted for the count room shifts. AGLC updated the required number of volunteers for each position to promote physical distancing. Cashier and Chip Runner will fulfill their primary role and may function as the other as their secondary role. If you sign up with family members or cohort, we can put extra people in the back up list. We look forward to seeing you SAFELY at the casino!

Society for Treatment of Autism’s Adolescent and Adult Services Program is excited to announce our new pilot project Job Seeking During COVID-19 you thought it was tough before!. This project aims to support Autistic job seekers (ages 15 years and up) with the unique challenges and barriers that have been brought about due to the COVID-19 pandemic. STA program staff will support first time job seekers, those who are unemployed, laid off, as well as those who are facing changes to, or challenges within their current job due to implications of COVID 19. There is no cost to participate in this project. For further information, contact Joanne Greig, Program Coordinator at [email protected] or 403-991-7823 OR Preeti Saini, Program Supervisor at [email protected] or 403-991-7917