Posted Mar 16, 2016
Marcel is a 20-year-old adult diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He first moved into an Entrust group home in 2012. Marcel initially displayed extreme physical and verbal aggression and often went AWOL. Over the years he has come along way in behaviour, attitude and lifestyle with the help of his committed team of support workers. Marcel has...
Read MorePosted Mar 10, 2016
Monday, March 21 2016 marks the 11th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day. Each year the voice of people with Down syndrome and those who support equal rights and inclusion grows louder and louder. During March 21 Down Syndrome International encourages friends from all over the world to undertake activities and events that help spread awareness of what...
Read MorePosted Mar 03, 2016
If you haven’t heard of Chase ’N Yur Face yet, get ready. This young chef is taking the cooking world by storm! Not only is Chase incredibly gifted in the kitchen, he is an entrepreneur at heart and promotes a powerful message with his cooking. “…Every great celebration is accompanied by food! It is our belief that food is not...
Read MorePosted Feb 23, 2016
Like a true Edmontonian, Lyndsey is an avid Edmonton Oilers fan. On February 18 Lyndsey got to experience her very first NHL hockey game: the Edmonton Oilers versus the Minnesota Wild. As any good fan would be, Lyndsey was giddy in anticipation on game day. Entrust staff helped to reduce her anxiousness by creating a visual...
Read MorePosted Feb 10, 2016
We all have a tendency to get depressed or anxious when we have nothing to do or conversely, when there are demands on us that are more than we can handle or comprehend. We support individuals ranging from 11 to 51 years of age, diagnosed with an array of disabilities. We have clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal...
Read MorePosted Feb 02, 2016
From right to left: Charles volunteering in a day care kitchen; receiving a high five from staff, BB, and AP; rolling dough out to make scones from scratch, and proudly showing off the morphed Dino Charge and Plesiocharge Mega Zord he successfully saved up for. Charles (or CW as his friends call him) is a 22-year old adult diagnosed...
Read MorePosted Jan 22, 2016
We have another client story to share this week! Meet Leigh. Leigh lived in an institutional setting before coming to the Entrust Residential Home Program in July 2014. When Leigh first arrived at Entrust, she had to learn how to live with other young teenagers in her group home and build relationships with staff members. In the...
Read MorePosted Jan 13, 2016
Meet the courageous Nielsen family who (literally) travelled across the world to help their son with Autism Spectrum Disorder create an independent and full life. The Nielsen family is composed of Father/Blogger Aaron, Mother Shaunta, oldest son Donovan, middle son Keagan and youngest song Makhi. Currently their two oldest live in Canada with family members,...
Read MorePosted Dec 30, 2015
Meet two of our clients, Brandon and Jordan. Both men volunteer at LZ Trampoline Park. Every week they go with their mentor Delacey and work hard to disinfect and tidy up the shoe cubbies around the indoor park. They work in 10 minute intervals, followed by 10 minutes of trampoline jumping, and continue this pattern until...
Read MorePosted Dec 30, 2015
We hope everyone had a happy and healthy Christmas! The New Year is approaching quickly, and today we would like to look to one of our youth Clients, Heidi, for inspiration in terms of learning and growing in the new year. Heidi is 13 years old has been living in an Entrust youth residential care home...
Read MorePosted Nov 25, 2024
Finding autism activities in Edmonton that are both enjoyable and developmentally stimulating can feel like a challenge. At Entrust Disability Services, we understand. With over 25 years of experience supporting individuals with autism, we’ve seen firsthand the power of engaging activities to build confidence, social skills, and a love for learning. This guide will explore...
Read MorePosted Oct 29, 2024
Caring for a child with autism can bring immense joy and fulfillment, but it also presents unique challenges that require patience, understanding, and specialized support. Taking the right approach is crucial for fostering your child’s growth and development. Entrust Disability Services understands the complexities of autism care. We are committed to providing families with the...
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