BC Disability Collaborative’s Response to 2024 BC Budget
As a collective, the BCDC is deeply concerned and profoundly disappointed with the funding provided in Provincial Budget 2024 for disabled British Columbians.
Author: AutismBC
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What Autism-Related Benefits and Taxes can I Claim?
Tax time is stressful, so our Resource Team compiled a list of autism-related benefits to make sure you get the support you need.
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Exploring the Medical & Social Models of Disability
At AutismBC, it’s important to us that we create safe, welcoming spaces for members of the autistic community to take part in brave conversations on […]
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What are some common Therapies for Autistic Children?
It’s important to educate yourself on the different types of therapies for autistic children and youth available so that you can make the best decision […]
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Lower Mainland Autism Resources
Disclaimer: This blog post has been updated in accordance with the AutismBC 2025 Communication Guide. Any mentions of “respite” have been changed to “caregiver wellbeing […]
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NeuroHub App Helps Map Sensory Friendly Places
When his daughter was diagnosed with autism, Leo Lagnado created a free app that allows autistic people and caregivers to find and rate sensory-friendly places. […]
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Neuroaffirming mental healthcare for autistic clients
A BC therapist discusses providing neuroaffirming mental healthcare to autistic clients across the province.
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What is a Psych-ed?
What is a Psych-ed? A psychological-educational assessment (often called “psych-ed”) is a formal assessment designed to identify a student’s learning strengths and support needs. A […]
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Symbia Barnaby, Indigenous Storyteller and Neurodivergent Mother
“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”
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Online Learning, Alternative Learning and Homeschool
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 […]
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Reframing shameful thoughts as an autistic adult
Reframing shameful thoughts can help you feel better about yourself as an autistic adult, a self-advocate says.
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Late Not Less: Adult Autism Assessment Is Prohibitively Expensive
Getting an adult autism assessment can be a lot to deal with late in life. Liv Robinson shares their story of late diagnosis.
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Late Not Less: Autistic Adults Are Frequently Misdiagnosed
Megan Flamand, an Indigenous Child and Youth Care Worker for Surrey Schools in BC, talks about her realization of being autistic after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
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5 Reasons Autistic Women and Girls are Underdiagnosed
To improve the diagnosis and care of autistic women and girls, it is important to understand the unique challenges they face.
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Late Not Less: Not Enough Clinicians Are Trained to Assess Adults
Shannon saw many clinicians in her journey to diagnosis. See just how much misinformation she had to wade through.
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Late Not Less: Autistic Adults Need Supports
Caroline shares how she realized she is autistic and why she feels she will remain self-diagnosed.
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Late Not Less: Stigma and Ableism Keeps Support Out of Reach
Kristina has had to overcome years of internalized ableism and an identity build around giftness. Discover how Kristina’s asymmetrical development hid their other autistic traits and why their parents overlooked this.
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Add-On the Bill for AutismBC 2023
A big thank you to our fundraising partners celebrating Autism Acceptance Month! We are so grateful that these businesses are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and acceptance in their communities and beyond. Shop these businesses throughout April to make a donation to AutismBC or have a percentage of your purchase donated. All funds go to support AutismBC programs throughout the province for autistic children, youth, adults and their families.
