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Royal
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Research Coordinator Amber Young, Regional Manager with Aspen Collaborative Services Sandra Zesko, Associate Professor at the donations for the
University of Calgary in the Edmonton Region David Nicholas, and Autism Treatment Network (ATN) Coordinator at the Glenrose Hospital EDSON FOOD BANK
Shannon Mah lead the Autism Focus Group at the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division on January 17. photo Mikaela Kuefler at Independent Foods, Sobeys ALPINE
or the Edson Food Bank
Autism focus group held at GYPSD Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
780-723-1350
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
by Mikaela Kuefler like. “So they understand it and aren't afraid of it,” said Metzger.
Next meeting will be held in March to discuss the needs of the
Autism Alberta and the University of Calgary hosted the first Autism community and possible ideas to improve any weaknesses.
Focus Group meeting on January 17 at the Grande Yellowhead Public
School Division.
“We're excited to be here in the Edson community, to partner and to RIVER RIDGE ESTATES
learn about what makes sense for this community. In terms of building
opportunity and working within the partnerships that is already in place, NOW OVER 80% SOLD
Edson is already doing some really good work building that capacity,” said
Nicholas.
Funded by Autism Speaks Canada, the group's focus was to talk about
the needs of the community. Participation was part of a research study,
approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics
Board.
Autism Alberta and the U of C travel to various rural and remote
communities around Alberta and British Columbia to discuss the strengths
in terms of services and resources for people with autism and other
developmental disabilities of that community.
“What are areas to develop? What are areas where services are coming
together in different ways to create different opportunities for people to
thrive in their own community? When these are identified, we can move
onto a plan of action,” said Nicholas.
During the meeting, participants discussed strengths, such as the
preschool and Program Unit Funding (PUF) programs. These programs
include the developmental clinic, Brighter Futures, the Preschool
Acquisition of Language and Speech (PALS), and the Language
Enrichment Program (LEP). Puddle Jumpers was also recognized as being
a summer preschool program having collaboration from Family Support
for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).
“There are lots of resources to diagnose autism early. One of the big
benefits with the town is that there's a lot of communication between all
the different groups and organizations,” said parent and representative for
the Edson Special Needs Group Crystal Metzger.
Some areas that are lacking is the ability to find qualified people, such as
having enough respite workers, qualified and trained teacher aides, speech
and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavioral MLS 31181 LOT 18 3.0 +/- Acres $165,000
therapists in town. MLS 31185 LOT 22 4.1 +/- Acres $164,000
“The access to these qualified professionals is limited because we don't MLS 31188 LOT 23 4.1 +/- Acres $159,000
have the bodies in town. We have a lot of really beneficial preschool MLS 31189 LOT 24 2.9 +/- Acres $164,000
programs and early intervention programs. Then the programs lessen as MLS 31196 LOT 43 3.9 +/- Acres $ 94,900 NEW PRICE
they get older, into adulthood,” said Metzger. MLS 31197 LOT 48 3.5 +/- Acres $174,900
Metzger went on to add, “We discussed how we can try and improve MLS 33045 LOT 49 2.5 +/- Acres $134,900 NEW PRICE
programs while recognizing that we still have a lot of strengths.” MLS 33044 LOT 50 2.9 +/- Acres $134,900 NEW PRICE
Educating the community was also identified as an important aspect so
people, specifically the children, know what autism is and what it looks LISTED BY DANIELLE HUNTLEY, REALTOR® - CENTURY 21 TWIN REALTY
Cell: (780) 725-1455 Office: 780-723-3100 Email: danielle.huntley@century21.ca
T he Weekly ANCHOR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
FEATURE
ORDER OF
FEATURE: ROYAL
Century 21
Alpine Realty 3%
Royal
FEATURE
century 21 FEATURE
Remember to drop off your
Research Coordinator Amber Young, Regional Manager with Aspen Collaborative Services Sandra Zesko, Associate Professor at the donations for the
University of Calgary in the Edmonton Region David Nicholas, and Autism Treatment Network (ATN) Coordinator at the Glenrose Hospital EDSON FOOD BANK
Shannon Mah lead the Autism Focus Group at the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division on January 17. photo Mikaela Kuefler at Independent Foods, Sobeys ALPINE
or the Edson Food Bank
Autism focus group held at GYPSD Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
780-723-1350
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
by Mikaela Kuefler like. “So they understand it and aren't afraid of it,” said Metzger.
Next meeting will be held in March to discuss the needs of the
Autism Alberta and the University of Calgary hosted the first Autism community and possible ideas to improve any weaknesses.
Focus Group meeting on January 17 at the Grande Yellowhead Public
School Division.
“We're excited to be here in the Edson community, to partner and to RIVER RIDGE ESTATES
learn about what makes sense for this community. In terms of building
opportunity and working within the partnerships that is already in place, NOW OVER 80% SOLD
Edson is already doing some really good work building that capacity,” said
Nicholas.
Funded by Autism Speaks Canada, the group's focus was to talk about
the needs of the community. Participation was part of a research study,
approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics
Board.
Autism Alberta and the U of C travel to various rural and remote
communities around Alberta and British Columbia to discuss the strengths
in terms of services and resources for people with autism and other
developmental disabilities of that community.
“What are areas to develop? What are areas where services are coming
together in different ways to create different opportunities for people to
thrive in their own community? When these are identified, we can move
onto a plan of action,” said Nicholas.
During the meeting, participants discussed strengths, such as the
preschool and Program Unit Funding (PUF) programs. These programs
include the developmental clinic, Brighter Futures, the Preschool
Acquisition of Language and Speech (PALS), and the Language
Enrichment Program (LEP). Puddle Jumpers was also recognized as being
a summer preschool program having collaboration from Family Support
for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).
“There are lots of resources to diagnose autism early. One of the big
benefits with the town is that there's a lot of communication between all
the different groups and organizations,” said parent and representative for
the Edson Special Needs Group Crystal Metzger.
Some areas that are lacking is the ability to find qualified people, such as
having enough respite workers, qualified and trained teacher aides, speech
and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavioral MLS 31181 LOT 18 3.0 +/- Acres $165,000
therapists in town. MLS 31185 LOT 22 4.1 +/- Acres $164,000
“The access to these qualified professionals is limited because we don't MLS 31188 LOT 23 4.1 +/- Acres $159,000
have the bodies in town. We have a lot of really beneficial preschool MLS 31189 LOT 24 2.9 +/- Acres $164,000
programs and early intervention programs. Then the programs lessen as MLS 31196 LOT 43 3.9 +/- Acres $ 94,900 NEW PRICE
they get older, into adulthood,” said Metzger. MLS 31197 LOT 48 3.5 +/- Acres $174,900
Metzger went on to add, “We discussed how we can try and improve MLS 33045 LOT 49 2.5 +/- Acres $134,900 NEW PRICE
programs while recognizing that we still have a lot of strengths.” MLS 33044 LOT 50 2.9 +/- Acres $134,900 NEW PRICE
Educating the community was also identified as an important aspect so
people, specifically the children, know what autism is and what it looks LISTED BY DANIELLE HUNTLEY, REALTOR® - CENTURY 21 TWIN REALTY
Cell: (780) 725-1455 Office: 780-723-3100 Email: danielle.huntley@century21.ca
