Specialized Services

Specialized Services (SS) are available in Edmonton and Calgary and are funded by FSCD (Family Supports for Children with Disabilities). CFASA is an FSCD-approved service provider in the province of Alberta. 

Alberta’s FSCD program works with eligible families to provide support and services tailored to each child and family’s specific needs. 

To apply for our SS program, your child must qualify under FSCD’s criteria, have approved FSCD funding, a documented diagnosis of autism or a query of autism, and provide their birth certificate at time of application. 

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What is Specialized Services? 

Funded by FSCD, children needing support in 2 more area across behaviour, communication and social skills, physical abilities, cognitive abilities, or self-help skills and adaptive functioning work with a multidisciplinary team to support their strengths and learning goals. At CFASA, Specialized Services are designed to support your child’s growth and your family’s goals in ways that are flexible, practical, and affirming. We come to you—whether at home, in the community, or online—so supports fit naturally into everyday life.

 

What Specialized Services Look Like 

• Home and Community Support: Services take place where they matter most—at home, in school, or in the community. 

• Goal-Oriented: Together, we set meaningful goals that focus on your child’s strengths, participation, and learning. Goals are reviewed and updated regularly. 

• Tailored to Your Family: Services are individualized and flexible, based on your priorities and your child’s unique needs. 

• Neurodiversity-Affirming: We focus on strengths, inclusion, and celebrating differences. 

• Culturally Respectful: Supports are delivered with respect for your family’s culture, language, and values. 

 

What You Can Expect 

• A team of professionals—such as a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, and behavioral specialist/analyst—working together to support your child. 

• A personalized service plan developed each year to reflect your child’s needs and your family’s priorities. 

• A Learning Support Specialist, when needed, to provide hands-on teaching and practice opportunities under the guidance of your professional team. 

• Collaboration with schools and health providers to keep supports consistent across environments. 

• Regular updates and reports so you know how your child is progressing and what’s next. 

• Flexible delivery options, including in-person sessions and secure video-link meetings. 

• No hidden fees—CFASA manages all financial aspects of Specialized Services directly with the government.