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”.
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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.
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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.
Young Families Nature Walk at Helen Schuler
Sat, May 30
|Lethbridge
Little legs, big adventures! 🌿👣 Join us for a playful nature walk made just for young families.
Time & Location
May 30, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lethbridge, 300 Indian Battle Rd S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P6, Canada
About the event
Designed for children ages 4–9, this guided sensory-friendly walk at Helen Schuler Nature Centre offers a calm, playful way to explore nature. Little explorers will enjoy gentle activities, hands-on discovery, and plenty of time to move at their own pace—making it a welcoming experience for neurodivergent kids and their families. 🌿👣