Edson LEAP Centre

08/03/2025

Is your child going into grade 1 or 2 and would benefit from help to learn their letter sounds? This small group with use our effective multisensory teaching approach, focusing on the vowel sounds (which can be so tricky), facilitated by Melissa Johnson . Over the 5 sessions, learners will be exposed to multiple engaging ways to learn and retain the sounds all while having fun learning. Registration required to reserve your child's spot. If you have questions please contact us at info@edsonleapcentre.com

07/31/2025

This is a great upcoming opportunity for youth girls to try out aerial arts in a safe small group. ALL abilities welcome and no experience needed. Is your teen anxious about new activities, this is for her! Sign her up with a friend and come have some fun! Any questions please reach out to Uplift Studio Edson

Another of our fantastic Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities supported programs!

Registration link below:

https://momence.com/Uplift-Studio-Edson/LEAP-%E2%80%93-Empowerment-Through-Movement/118328688

07/31/2025

This week is all about Kindness for Kendra bike week! We have been having so much fun, stay tuned for a photo dump later this week. Oh, and our community rocks!!

07/30/2025

The Autism Research Centre is recruiting families to participate in a study that collects information on children's development following a diagnosis of autism.

Whats even cooler? It's 100% Online!

Are you eligible?
1. Do you have child who was diagnosed with autism within the last 12 months?
2. Is that child 6 years of age or younger?
3. Are you ok with filling out questionnaires about your child's skills and abilities for a $20.00 gift card?

If you answered yes to all the above, this study is for you!

For more information, or to participate, please contact Emma Williams at asdab@ualberta.ca and include PARC in your message!

** NOTE: Sadly, our centre is only recruiting for Alberta. But don't fret - we have lovely collaborators on this study all across Canada that we would be happy to connect you with - just drop us a line!

(you can also send us a message here, via facebook)

07/28/2025

Looking for small group ideas for your child in Aug? Registration is open to all. Email edsonleaprespite@gmail.com for information and to register.

07/25/2025

We have an amazing community! Thank you so much to Galloway Pub for your donation to the Edson LEAP Society, we are extremely grateful! It was fun seeing everyone out enjoying themselves at their popular golf tournament that raises awareness and money for great organizations in Edson. Thank you! ❤️❤️

07/24/2025

Final days to register in biking themed programs. Still spots available. Email edsonleaprespite@gmail.com

We are looking forward to our 4th Annual Kindness for Kendra bike week running the last week of July. Kendra had an infectious positive attitude and this week is all about keeping biking fun and positive in her spirit. We offer 2 different age groups, accept riders of ALL abilities and provide extra help for learners who may be more hesitant or anxious learning or need extra physical help. Our participants learn bike safety, play fun games, practice skills for biking and end the week group with a bike parade! Register by emailing edsonleaprespite@gmail.com

07/20/2025

So many parents embark in their own diagnosis journey after their child receives a diagnosis of autism or ADHD. And YES autism was present in girls in the 80s and 90s, here's a great video from Toren Wolf and Mama.Serenity.Wolf

07/19/2025

We are looking forward to our 4th Annual Kindness for Kendra bike week running the last week of July. Kendra had an infectious positive attitude and this week is all about keeping biking fun and positive in her spirit. We offer 2 different age groups, accept riders of ALL abilities and provide extra help for learners who may be more hesitant or anxious learning or need extra physical help. Our participants learn bike safety, play fun games, practice skills for biking and end the week group with a bike parade! Register by emailing edsonleaprespite@gmail.com

07/13/2025

People often ask why the prevelance of autism is so much greater now. However, autism has always been present, it was just called other mental health labels. Here's an example of different possible experiences in the past. thanks Mrs Speechie P