The Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA) is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services that span every stage of life—from early childhood to adulthood—helping Autistic and neurodivergent individuals build skills, connect with their communities, and achieve their goals. We partner with Autistic and neurodivergent individuals, families, schools, and community organizations to create meaningful opportunities, break down barriers, and promote a society that embraces neurodiversity.
Purpose
To empower Autistic people, neurodivergent people, families, and communities to thrive.
Mission
To provide comprehensive and innovative supports and services across the lifespan.
Vision
People across Alberta and beyond lead engaged, fulfilling lives with equitable opportunities for participation.
Values
Centring Lived and Living Experience – Autistic and neurodivergent perspectives shape everything we do.
Lived experience refers to the knowledge and understanding gained from a person’s direct encounters and choices in the past. Living experience refers to a person’s present feelings, perspectives, and identities. We seek the leadership and input of individuals with lived and living experience to guide decision making and strengthen our services.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Diversity make us stronger.
We honour diversity and intersectionality in all its forms, including neurodiversity. We promote equitable access for Autistic people across the spaces and activities that are important to them. We are inclusive of and responsive to overlapping identities, cultures, belonging, and unique experiences.
Neurodiversity Affirming Services – Authenticity is embraced and celebrated.
We provide neurodiversity affirming supports and services that promote belonging, connection, and reflect what is important to Autistic and/or neurodivergent people.
Partnership – Strong relationships are at the heart of our work.
We build authentic, interdependent, and collaborative relationships with those we serve, their families, our communities, and people who work or volunteer with us.
Safety – Everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported.
We promote psychological, physical, and emotional well-being. We build open communication, respect autonomy and boundaries, adapt environments, teach self-advocacy, and appreciate the uniqueness of every individual to create trust. We make decisions that maximize benefits and minimize harm.
Continuous Improvement – If better is possible, we do it.
We are committed to ongoing learning, innovation, feedback, and quality improvement, ensuring our services consistently reflect evidence-based best practices, Autistic-led research, and the evolving needs of individuals and communities.
