The Autism Society of British Columbia provides
a access to a large variety of information for: members, professionals,
parents and the media, here's some of what's available: |
Packages:
- Autism Parent Information Package: an introduction to what Autism Spectrum Disorder is and what services are generally available. This package is undergoing updating, please check-back for new information
- Asperger Syndrome Information Package: an introduction to Asperger Syndrome and what services are generally available. This package is undergoing updating, please check-back for new information
- BC Special Education Services Package: information on Ministry of Education's special education policies and the rights of parents (available by request only)
- Educators Package: material on teaching strategies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (available by request only)
- Self-Help Advocacy Information: The Autism Society of British Columbia has designed this self-help section in an effort to assist parents and caregivers in advocating on behalf of the individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Brochures and Pamphlets: a variety of general use brochures as well as information on available professionals and services as well as "How To" documents, inclusive of topics like: Things to Look for in a Behavioural Plan of Intervention, Questions to Ask Service Providers, etc. It should be noted that in addition to the general parent/professional packages, the Autism Society maintains information on a number of topics as well as a full-service Provincial lending library.
Newsletters & Media Releases:
Available funding, home and community supports: included in the following three sections are a description of services, downloadable documents and links to other supporting agencies or organizations. This area is currently undergoing updating, please check back for further details.
- Available Funding:
- Under six
- Six to eighteen
- Adults
- Available Home Supports:
- Available Community Supports
Disability Benefit information, including:
- How to apply for Disability Funding (see Available Funding - Adults)
- Disability tax credit (aka Child Disability Benefit) form and links
- CPP Disability Benefits
- CPP Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program
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