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Mentorship Program for Autism at the University of Calgary

The Mentorship Program for Autism at University of Calgary aims to support students with autism spectrum disorder to enhance their likelihood of academic success or obtain additional supports for learning social skills and addressing mental health challenges. Each mentee will be paired with an individual mentor with whom they will meet on a biweekly basis. Participants must be enrolled with the University of Calgary in any capacity. Participants must have a formal diagnosis or self-identified diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

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Main Focus
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Ages
18+
Funding Eligibility
None
Psychoeducational Assessment Services
The clinic provides assessments for school-aged children, including those transitioning into and out of K-12 schooling (approximately ages 5-20). A flat rate is charged for psychoeducational assessments.
Ages: 5-20
Werklund Reading Intervention Program for Children in Grades 2-4
The Reading Intervention Program will focus on developing decoding skills and improving reading fluency - it is an online-based program offered to elementary school children in grades 2 to 4 who are struggling with reading.
Ages: 7-10
Student Post-Secondary Accessibility Services
Offers academic accommodations for students with disabilities.
Ages: 18+
Mentorship Program for Autism at the University of Calgary
The Mentorship Program for Autism at University of Calgary aims to support students with autism spectrum disorder to enhance their likelihood of academic success or obtain additional supports for learning social skills and addressing mental health challenges. Each mentee will be paired with an individual mentor with whom they will meet on a biweekly basis. Participants must be enrolled with the University of Calgary in any capacity. Participants must have a formal diagnosis or self-identified diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Ages: 18+
Neurodiversity Support Advising
Offers drop-in neurodiversity support advising for University of Calgary students. They can support students with finding positive ways to cope; improving personal functioning; enhancing your strengths; increasing confidence in your academic ability; navigating systems on- and off-campus; offering supportive check-ins as needed; and more.
Ages: 18+

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