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PROGRAMS AND SERVICE
INFORMATION
SERVICES
Parent
Resource Group
Meets the last Monday of every month between 7:00 -
8:30 p.m. (except summer months). The group is facilitated by a parent
and Autism Support Worker and sessions are aimed at discussion of issues
affecting families of children and adults with autism. Guest speakers
provide information relevant to advocacy, lobbying, respite and other
issues that are of interest to families.
Parent
Education Sessions
For parents with a child who has been recently
diagnosed with autism/pervasive
developmental disorder. These sessions are offered
twice per year in November and March and are conducted one evening per
week for four weeks.
Sibling
Support Group
Offered once per year when there is sufficient
demand. Provides an opportunity for siblings to constructively express
their feelings and concerns regarding their brother or sister who has
autism.
Information,
Library of Books, Videos, Tapes & Speakers
ATSS maintains a lending library with holdings that
include: books, videotapes, cassette tapes, and information about
speakers. These resource materials are available for loan to families,
students, professionals and the public.
The borrowing period for videos and all written material is two
weeks. We ask that all borrowers co-operate with this policy in order
that materials are available for others to use and benefit from.
If further information is required as to the resources available,
please contact the ATSS office at (306) 665-7013.
Newsletter
ATSS members receive a newsletter four times a year
updating current happenings and activities, as well as providing helpful
information regarding autism treatments, services and programs.
Public
Awareness and Education
Provided through Autism Awareness Month in October,
media releases, displays, information packages, and speaking to service
groups, educators and community agencies throughout the year.


Advocacy
Assisting families to lobby for improved services and
programs to assist their children.
Fund-raising
Various activities including a $100.00 per plate Gala
Evening held annually in the spring as well as an Annual Jaunt for
Autism held in early summer.

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For More Information Contact:
Autism Treatment Services of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon Community Service Village
#302 - 506 25th Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7K 4A7
Phone (306) 665-7013 Fax (306) 665-7011
Email
admin@autism-atss.com
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