Our Services
SPECTRA offers supports for families, community organizations, schools, and service providers who are working with racialized neurodivergent children, youth, and adults.
Culturally Responsive Neurodiversity Education
E-learning opportunities for corporations, families, educators, and community organizations that explore neurodiversity, disability rights, and culturally safe practice.
Community Dialogues And Arts‑Based Engagement
Events that bring together neurodivergent individuals, families, Elders, artists, and allies through storytelling, music, drama, and facilitated conversations to reduce stigma and build understanding.
Caregiver Support And Connection Networks
Peer-based circles, resource navigation, and practical support for parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children and youth, with attention to the financial, emotional, and cultural realities they face.
Systems Change Partnerships
Partnerships that document community experiences, identify gaps in services, and inform advocacy for equitable support systems and better-coordinated services.
Support for community groups, schools, and agencies that want to design or adapt programs for Black and other racialized neurodivergent communities, including consultation, co-design, and evaluation support.
SPECTRA Caregivers’ Village is a free, online WhatsApp community for parents and caregivers of autistic and neurodivergent children.
It is a gentle, peer‑led space where families can feel less alone, share real‑life experiences, and access community knowledge about navigating school, services, and daily life.
This service is 100% online and flexible: there are no scheduled meetings or events, and caregivers can participate at their own pace—reading quietly, asking questions, or sharing when they have the energy.
The focus is on emotional support, practical tips, and culturally aware connection, especially for racialized and newcomer families in and around Edmonton.
SPECTRA Caregivers’ Village is a peer support space, not therapy or crisis intervention. Members are expected to respect confidentiality, be kind and non‑judgmental, and refrain from giving medical or legal advice.
Participation is free and voluntary, and members can leave the WhatsApp group at any time.