CHINOOK AUTISM
SOCIETY
Welcome!
What
is autism?
Autism
Autism is a Neurotype and part of the range of natural variation in human neurological development.
Human beings have a diverse range of Neurotypes — “Neuro” meaning brain. This diversity in human Neurotype is what we call “Neurodiversity”.
Neurodiversity (“Brain Diversity”) includes other diagnoses such as Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD), Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Down Syndrome etc. and is a part of nature’s normal biodiversity. This biodiversity ensures all species have healthy ecosystems to thrive in. Autism is a Neuro (“brain”) developmental (“process of developing”) difference and may therefore be on a different developmental timeline.
Autistics may require a variety of supports in different areas at different times in their life across their lifespan.
At the Chinook Autism Society, we are proud allies of the neurodiverse community.
Growing Abilities
Fri, Oct 09
|Family Centre Downtown
Play, connect, and grow together—a welcoming space for children of differing abilities and their families.
Time & Location
Oct 09, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Family Centre Downtown, Lethbridge Centre, 200 4 Ave S #225, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2B7, Canada
About the event
Growing Abilities: Four Community Partners, One Welcoming Space
For the first time, Family Ties, the Family Centre, The Wonder Nook, and Chinook Autism Society are coming together under one roof to offer Growing Abilities—a free parent support and play program for families with children of differing abilities.
Children can explore play activities while parents and caregivers connect with other families, share experiences, and access support from community partners onsite.
Who: Families with children ages 2–12
When: Fridays, October 2–December 4, 2026
Time: 1:30–3:00 p.m.