Birchwood Circle of Care

10/20/2025

Our Social Respite Program provides respite for families of neurodiverse children aged 3-17yrs-old in our community.
As well as respite, the program offers opportunities for children to learn and practice crucial social skills that are needed to make and maintain long-term friendships.
What are the other benefits of choosing us to be your family's respite provider???
- All our staff are fully screened (RCMP & IRC)
- Our Support Workers are supported by agency and liability insured
- Direct billing to FSCD available
- We take care of employee payroll (inc. WCB, CPP, EI T4s etc.)
- Staff are required to complete mandatory training (eg. First Aid & NCVI)
- Our staff team works together to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for youth of all ages
- Our support workers are experienced in supporting youth with diverse needs (including medical needs)
- Our Support Workers are supported by an agency and liability insuredor-upcoming-events/

10/20/2025

10/18/2025

Join us at McDonald’s Fort McMurray Gregoire Location (450 Gregoire Drive) for a Sensory-Friendly Autism Society Family Night! Limited spots.
October 27 & 28 and November 3 & 4,
4:00 PM and 5:00 PM each day
Kids receive a free kids' meal of choice, sensory-friendly activities, and community connection with the Autism Society of the RMWB and McDonald’s Canada!

***Please register all family members attending, including siblings and parents, to help ensure a comfortable and sensory-friendly experience for all attendees. All kids, including siblings, receive a free meal.***

10/17/2025

Join us for a Lunch and Learn, featuring Dr. Grant Bruno, as we explore Indigenous ways of understanding and supporting neurodiverse learners.

Dr. Bruno, a parent and member of Samson Cree Nation, will share how culture, community, and connection can guide families and educators in creating supportive spaces for Autistic children. This conversation will invite participants to reflect on how Indigenous worldviews can enhance current approaches to learning and well-being.

🗓 October 30, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
💻 Free virtual session open to everyone!

A session not to be missed for those seeking to blend Indigenous and Western perspectives in education and care.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/AcFqNFdj6X

10/15/2025

Our 50% off Grid for iPad sale starts today!

We’re offering this discounted price in celebration of AAC Awareness Month, as we strive to make communication more accessible for everyone.

Did you know we also offer an Apple School Manager Program? Eligible schools can purchase 20+ copies at a discounted rate - and you can combine that discount with our sale from October 14-24 for a total of 75% off!

Learn more about the sale: https://thinksmartbox.com/news/grid-for-ipad-50-off-app-sale-october-2025/

10/15/2025

Last day!

One more day to purchase our AAC apps at 50% off.

We know the journey to getting started with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can be overwhelming. If you're unsure how our apps can help or have questions, please leave a comment or message us. We're here to help you!

10/15/2025

Sale starts today!!! Speak for Yourself is 50% off ($149.99 USD) worldwide from October 15th-31st!

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

Houston, we DO NOT have a problem. Sale starts today! Get 50% off apps.
https://www.prc-saltillo.com/articles/fall-2025-app-sale?mode=view

10/15/2025

Our LifeSkills Program is available to neurodiverse individuals and those with disabilities aged 16+. The program focuses on teaching essential life skills to support independent living. We welcome all who can benefit from this valuable program and thank Els for Autism Canada for providing this opportunity to our community.
For more information: https://autismrmwb.org/our-programs/life-skills-program/