Autism Aspergers Friendship Society
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
About
Founded in 2004, Autism Aspergers Friendship Society is a charity based in Calgary, Canada working on disability, children & youth.
The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS) is a Calgary-based charity that provides respite care and social and recreational programming for children, youth and adults on the autism spectrum and other forms of neurodivergence. Activities include club nights, specialized programmes, day trips and camps, with age-specific groups and staff trained in autism support. Families pay membership and hourly service fees, with subsidy options available, and funding may be covered by Alberta's FSCD or PDD programmes. AAFS was founded in 2004 by a group of parents and operates from a clubhouse in Calgary, Alberta.
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Little AAFS (LAAFS)
Disability
Social and recreational programme for children aged four to nine on the autism spectrum, focused on social thinking, friendship and life skills.
Fellowship Club
Disability
Social and recreational activities for youth over 16 on the autism spectrum.
Specialized Programs
Disability
Weekly multi-week programmes engaging members' special interests, such as art, drama, film, extreme sports and music.
Adult Programs
Disability
Age-appropriate social and recreational programming for adult members, including group dinners and social outings.
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Autism Calgary Association
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