Society for Autism Support and Services
@sasscalgary.bsky.social
As southern Alberta’s leader in individualized, empirically based services, Society for Autism Support and Services specializes in meeting the diverse needs of people on the autism spectrum and supporting their families. We are a multidisciplinary team wh
We are happy to be celebrating our Psychologists and the Psychology Department all month long!
February 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
We are happy to be celebrating our Psychologists and the Psychology Department all month long!
SASS hosted our third annual meeting on Thursday Jan 29. This year we focused on how we've evolved and adapted over the past year and will continue to do so, as we move forward.
Thanks to those who spoke at our impact panel. Your stories, insights and thoughts are important to hear.
Thanks to those who spoke at our impact panel. Your stories, insights and thoughts are important to hear.
January 31, 2026 at 4:44 PM
SASS hosted our third annual meeting on Thursday Jan 29. This year we focused on how we've evolved and adapted over the past year and will continue to do so, as we move forward.
Thanks to those who spoke at our impact panel. Your stories, insights and thoughts are important to hear.
Thanks to those who spoke at our impact panel. Your stories, insights and thoughts are important to hear.
Our OTs met on Friday for a day of idea sharing, professional growth, team bonding, and fun. Part of the fun was smashing stuff at Rage Zone Calgary - clearly they are not that rage filled!
#enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #teambuilding #rageroom
#enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #teambuilding #rageroom
January 18, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Our OTs met on Friday for a day of idea sharing, professional growth, team bonding, and fun. Part of the fun was smashing stuff at Rage Zone Calgary - clearly they are not that rage filled!
#enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #teambuilding #rageroom
#enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #teambuilding #rageroom
AAC & YOU: Developing communication capacity using visual supports.
SASS is a hands-on introductory session for family & caregivers, led by SLPs, all about Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for $20.
January 27, 2026 6-7:30 pm
[email protected] to reserve your spot.
SASS is a hands-on introductory session for family & caregivers, led by SLPs, all about Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for $20.
January 27, 2026 6-7:30 pm
[email protected] to reserve your spot.
January 13, 2026 at 7:59 PM
AAC & YOU: Developing communication capacity using visual supports.
SASS is a hands-on introductory session for family & caregivers, led by SLPs, all about Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for $20.
January 27, 2026 6-7:30 pm
[email protected] to reserve your spot.
SASS is a hands-on introductory session for family & caregivers, led by SLPs, all about Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for $20.
January 27, 2026 6-7:30 pm
[email protected] to reserve your spot.
Welcome 2026! We wish a year of health and happiness to those we support, their families, our staff and the community at large. Cheers to new adventures, opportunities, and growth.
January 1, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Welcome 2026! We wish a year of health and happiness to those we support, their families, our staff and the community at large. Cheers to new adventures, opportunities, and growth.
AAC & YOU: Developing communication capacity using visual supports.
SASS is a hands-on introductory session for family & caregivers, led by SLPs, all about Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for $20.
January 27, 2026 6-7:30 pm
[email protected] to reserve your spot.
SASS is a hands-on introductory session for family & caregivers, led by SLPs, all about Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for $20.
January 27, 2026 6-7:30 pm
[email protected] to reserve your spot.
December 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
AAC & YOU: Developing communication capacity using visual supports.
SASS is a hands-on introductory session for family & caregivers, led by SLPs, all about Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for $20.
January 27, 2026 6-7:30 pm
[email protected] to reserve your spot.
SASS is a hands-on introductory session for family & caregivers, led by SLPs, all about Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for $20.
January 27, 2026 6-7:30 pm
[email protected] to reserve your spot.
Last chance to help us WIN the Field Law Community Fund Program. Support SASS today by voting for our #FieldLaw idea - www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address... voting closes at the end of the week.
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults
SASS aspires to provide specialized mental health supports to autistic teens/adults who are not able to pay privately for services. Evidence & clinical...
www.fieldlaw.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Last chance to help us WIN the Field Law Community Fund Program. Support SASS today by voting for our #FieldLaw idea - www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address... voting closes at the end of the week.
Sprouts Academy craft - Lest we forget
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Sprouts Academy craft - Lest we forget
11 days left to vote for SASS for the Field Law Community Fund Program and we need YOUR support! Vote for our #FieldLaw idea today! www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults
SASS aspires to provide specialized mental health supports to autistic teens/adults who are not able to pay privately for services. Evidence & clinical...
www.fieldlaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
11 days left to vote for SASS for the Field Law Community Fund Program and we need YOUR support! Vote for our #FieldLaw idea today! www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
Did you know Field Law Community Fund Program is based your vote to help SASS win! Our #FieldForward idea is Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults, vote today and help children, youth and individuals with autism. Voting ends November 21!
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults
SASS aspires to provide specialized mental health supports to autistic teens/adults who are not able to pay privately for services. Evidence & clinical...
www.fieldlaw.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Did you know Field Law Community Fund Program is based your vote to help SASS win! Our #FieldForward idea is Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults, vote today and help children, youth and individuals with autism. Voting ends November 21!
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
Friday Halloween fun with the AAS team and Sprouts Academy!!
November 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Friday Halloween fun with the AAS team and Sprouts Academy!!
Our OOHLP team hosted a "trunk or treat" event for the youth. Everyone got in the Halloween Spirit. Lots of costumes, candy, AAC practice for #aacawarenessmonth and smiles.
#enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #trunkortreat #halloweenfun
#enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #trunkortreat #halloweenfun
November 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Our OOHLP team hosted a "trunk or treat" event for the youth. Everyone got in the Halloween Spirit. Lots of costumes, candy, AAC practice for #aacawarenessmonth and smiles.
#enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #trunkortreat #halloweenfun
#enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #trunkortreat #halloweenfun
As OT Month wraps up, we have one last OT to spotlight - Dilshana
"I’ve been an OT for over a decade. Working frontline with autistic individuals sparked my interest to enter the field of OT. I love helping the individuals I work with find the tools & strategies that improve their quality of life."
"I’ve been an OT for over a decade. Working frontline with autistic individuals sparked my interest to enter the field of OT. I love helping the individuals I work with find the tools & strategies that improve their quality of life."
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
As OT Month wraps up, we have one last OT to spotlight - Dilshana
"I’ve been an OT for over a decade. Working frontline with autistic individuals sparked my interest to enter the field of OT. I love helping the individuals I work with find the tools & strategies that improve their quality of life."
"I’ve been an OT for over a decade. Working frontline with autistic individuals sparked my interest to enter the field of OT. I love helping the individuals I work with find the tools & strategies that improve their quality of life."
Oct was filled with events celebrating the contributions of individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Here are some highlights of events the AAS team attended! Thanks to everyone who joined us in DEAM awareness. Let's keep working towards a more inclusive, accessible future for all!
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Oct was filled with events celebrating the contributions of individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Here are some highlights of events the AAS team attended! Thanks to everyone who joined us in DEAM awareness. Let's keep working towards a more inclusive, accessible future for all!
We’re finalists in the Field Law Community Fund Program and need your vote to win! Support our #FieldForward idea – Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults- by November 21: www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults
SASS aspires to provide specialized mental health supports to autistic teens/adults who are not able to pay privately for services. Evidence & clinical...
www.fieldlaw.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We’re finalists in the Field Law Community Fund Program and need your vote to win! Support our #FieldForward idea – Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults- by November 21: www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
OT Spotlight series featuring Karman. "Being an OT allows me to tap into my creativity, as I am always seeking innovative approaches & finding unique solutions that support the clients we serve. At SASS, I feel I can thrive & reach my full potential while working with supportive colleagues & teams!"
October 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
OT Spotlight series featuring Karman. "Being an OT allows me to tap into my creativity, as I am always seeking innovative approaches & finding unique solutions that support the clients we serve. At SASS, I feel I can thrive & reach my full potential while working with supportive colleagues & teams!"
Ongoing OT Month Spotlight Series - Katelyn
On being an OT, Katelyn shared "Being an OT is incredibly fulfilling and rewarding. Everyday offers the opportunity to empower others, promote independence and make a difference in others lives. There is nothing else I would rather be than an OT!"
On being an OT, Katelyn shared "Being an OT is incredibly fulfilling and rewarding. Everyday offers the opportunity to empower others, promote independence and make a difference in others lives. There is nothing else I would rather be than an OT!"
October 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Ongoing OT Month Spotlight Series - Katelyn
On being an OT, Katelyn shared "Being an OT is incredibly fulfilling and rewarding. Everyday offers the opportunity to empower others, promote independence and make a difference in others lives. There is nothing else I would rather be than an OT!"
On being an OT, Katelyn shared "Being an OT is incredibly fulfilling and rewarding. Everyday offers the opportunity to empower others, promote independence and make a difference in others lives. There is nothing else I would rather be than an OT!"
Oct is Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month! We support autonomous communication & all the tools/strategies that help individuals say “…what [they] want, to whoever [they] want to say it to, whenever [they] want to say it, however [they] choose to say it” - Gayle Porter
October 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Oct is Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month! We support autonomous communication & all the tools/strategies that help individuals say “…what [they] want, to whoever [they] want to say it to, whenever [they] want to say it, however [they] choose to say it” - Gayle Porter
During Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight our Adolescent and Adult Services Program, supporting individuals 15+ with personalized, multidisciplinary employment services - from pre-employment prep to on-the-job success.
Connect with our program, contact [email protected]
Connect with our program, contact [email protected]
October 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
During Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight our Adolescent and Adult Services Program, supporting individuals 15+ with personalized, multidisciplinary employment services - from pre-employment prep to on-the-job success.
Connect with our program, contact [email protected]
Connect with our program, contact [email protected]
From now until November 21, you can vote for Society for Autism Support and Sevices to receive funding from the 2025 Field Law Community Fund Program! Visit the website and vote for our idea – Addressing the Mental Healrh Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults
SASS aspires to provide specialized mental health supports to autistic teens/adults who are not able to pay privately for services. Evidence & clinical...
www.fieldlaw.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
From now until November 21, you can vote for Society for Autism Support and Sevices to receive funding from the 2025 Field Law Community Fund Program! Visit the website and vote for our idea – Addressing the Mental Healrh Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
Ongoing OT Month spotlight series - Allyson
Every day I’m inspired by the creativity, resilience, and dedication of the families I work with and team at SASS. The small moments we celebrate aren’t small at all – their meaningful steps towards the things that matter most!
Every day I’m inspired by the creativity, resilience, and dedication of the families I work with and team at SASS. The small moments we celebrate aren’t small at all – their meaningful steps towards the things that matter most!
October 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Ongoing OT Month spotlight series - Allyson
Every day I’m inspired by the creativity, resilience, and dedication of the families I work with and team at SASS. The small moments we celebrate aren’t small at all – their meaningful steps towards the things that matter most!
Every day I’m inspired by the creativity, resilience, and dedication of the families I work with and team at SASS. The small moments we celebrate aren’t small at all – their meaningful steps towards the things that matter most!
We're offering a no cost Digital Literacy Program for autistic adults. Led by a Certified Digital Literacy Instructor in person on Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. This hands-on 6 week program will teach a variety needed skills. Registration is limited. Contact [email protected] to secure your spot!
October 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We're offering a no cost Digital Literacy Program for autistic adults. Led by a Certified Digital Literacy Instructor in person on Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. This hands-on 6 week program will teach a variety needed skills. Registration is limited. Contact [email protected] to secure your spot!
Staff Spotlight - Tina: Being an OTA isn’t just my job, it’s truly my passion. Every day, I have the incredible privilege of working with children & youth on the autism spectrum, helping them grow, connect, and thrive in their own unique ways.
October 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Staff Spotlight - Tina: Being an OTA isn’t just my job, it’s truly my passion. Every day, I have the incredible privilege of working with children & youth on the autism spectrum, helping them grow, connect, and thrive in their own unique ways.
We are grateful to CREB for their generous donation; with their donation we're going to replace the windows in our out-of-home living environment.
These upgrades not only improve energy efficiency but also help create a safer, more comfortable home for those we support.
These upgrades not only improve energy efficiency but also help create a safer, more comfortable home for those we support.
October 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We are grateful to CREB for their generous donation; with their donation we're going to replace the windows in our out-of-home living environment.
These upgrades not only improve energy efficiency but also help create a safer, more comfortable home for those we support.
These upgrades not only improve energy efficiency but also help create a safer, more comfortable home for those we support.
The public voting phase of the 2025 Field Law Community Fund Program has begun, and we need your help! Vote for our idea – Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults - to help us secure funding!
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
#FieldForward
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
#FieldForward
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults
SASS aspires to provide specialized mental health supports to autistic teens/adults who are not able to pay privately for services. Evidence & clinical...
www.fieldlaw.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The public voting phase of the 2025 Field Law Community Fund Program has begun, and we need your help! Vote for our idea – Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Teens and Adults - to help us secure funding!
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
#FieldForward
www.fieldlaw.com/idea/address...
#FieldForward