Skip to main content
Your gift makes us stronger.Donate Today

Articles for September 2023

Symbia Barnaby, Indigenous Storyteller and Neurodivergent Mother

September 27, 2023

“An Elder helped me to look at my child in a completely different way. It was so liberating because of the Western view I come from in my medical background. It helped me to understand the distinction between a medical model and then a holistic wellness model and it started to unravel some of my ideas about disability”

Being 2-Spirit & Autistic with Cole Lawrence

September 26, 2023

Being 2-Spirit and AuDHD has allowed me to embrace myself, connect with my cultural heritage, and find a sense of belonging.

10 questions for autistic adults to ask a doctor or therapist

September 21, 2023

Asking your healthcare provider the right questions is the first step to ensuring they can provide you with neuroaffirming care. For autistic adults, access challenges, communication differences, and research gaps all make a difference and need to be acknowledged. 

Pathological Demand Avoidance / Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA) Explained

September 14, 2023

PDA is best explained as an extreme avoidance of everyday activities, refusal of demands and challenges with authority due to severe anxiety.

Online Learning, Alternative Learning and Homeschool 

September 1, 2023

School Options in BC  Public School  In-person (IP) schools, often referred to as “brick & mortar” or “B&M,” public schools are your local school(s) open to […]