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“Is your child disabled enough?”—BCDC Press Release
10 questions for autistic adults to ask a doctor or therapist
10 things you might not know about autism
10 things you might not know about autistic adults
10 things you might not know about autistic kids
10 things you might not know about autistic people with high support needs
10 things you might not know about the autism community and acceptance
10 Tips for Hosting Sensory-Friendly Holiday Gatherings
10 Ways to Better Support Autistic Employees
11 qualities to look for in a partner as an autistic person
12 Tips for Supporting Your Autistic Teen
2020 BC Autism Awards: Shortlist
2020 BC Autism Awards: Winners
2020 BC Autism Awards: Winners Follow-Up
2023 Budget Consultation: AutismBC’s Recommendations
2023 Budget: No Investment to Address the Autism Assessment Crisis
2024 Budget Consultation: AutismBC’s Recommendations
3 Tips to Become Stigma-Free around Mental Health
34 Disability Organizations write to MCFD
4 Reasons Autistic Adults Seek Assessment
5 Reasons Autistic Adults in BC May Struggle to get Assessed
5 Reasons Autistic Women and Girls are Underdiagnosed
5 tips for coping with autistic burnout as an adult
6 Experiences Unique to Autistic Adults
6 Steps to Getting an Adult Autism Assessment in BC
7 Tips for Post-Secondary Success
8 Essential Gifts to Get Autistic People this Holiday Season
A Guide to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in BC
A Mother’s Journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A Parent’s Experience with Police & Emergency Services
Accessing Housing with Jeremy Tolmie
Add-On the Bill for AutismBC 2022
Add-On the Bill for AutismBC 2023
Addressing barriers to neuroaffirming care in BC
Adult Autism Assessment Survey
Advocacy Support in BC
Aging with Autism by Rhoda
AIDE Lending Library
Analysis Finds Serious Shortcomings in MCFD’s Proposed Assessment Tools
Ann’s Assessment Journey
Anthony Antoniou on Sibling Bonds, Autism, and Writing ‘Noah’s Big Problem’ at Age 14
April: Autism Awareness and Acceptance.
Autism Acceptance Month 2021
Autism Acceptance Month 2022
Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions
Autism and Menopause
Autism and Pregnancy
Autism Assessment in BC
Autism Dad Dale Allen Berg
Autism Diagnosis for Adults
Autism Funding
Autism Glossary
Autism Travel with Ange
Autism — A Mother’s Evolving Understanding
Autism, Elopement, and Policing
Autism-Friendly Summer Camps and Programs
AutismBC Advocates for Change After the Loss of Surrey Neurodivergent Student in Police Incident
AutismBC Community Update: Supporting Stability and Connection Through the CYSN Rollout
AutismBC rejects MCFD’s information sessions and survey for community members
AutismBC Socials: Computer Minecraft Club
AutismBC Talks
AutismBC Update: Supporting Families with Clarity During the BCGEU Strike
AutismBC Visits the Legislature: Advocating for Meaningful Consultation with the Disability Community
AutismBC’s Statement Against Bullying
Autistic Adulting
Autistic Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, and the Holidays
Autistic Caregivers: Needs, Support, and Navigating Dual Roles
Autistic Cartoon Characters: 6 Canonical Examples of Autism Representation in Animation
Autistic Fawning: A common trauma response for autistic people
Autistic food aversion: Understanding, treatment, and support
Autistic Girls Can Do Anything! An Interview with Chloe Kershaw
Autistic Seniors in BC Need More Support
Back to School Planning
Band 13th Floor’s Journey on Employment and Adulting
Protected: BC Child Private Assessment List: Northern BC
Protected: BC Child Private Assessment List: Vancouver Island
BC Disability Collaborative’s Response to 2024 BC Budget
BC Election 2024: Political Parties’ Promises for the Disabled/Autistic Community
Being 2-Spirit & Autistic with Cole Lawrence
Belinda Fries: Receiving a Diagnosis After Your Child
Black History Month
Books about Autistic Women and Girls
Books on Autism recommended by Self-Advocates
Broadcasting Workshop: Lights, Camera, Autism
Caregiver Wellbeing Support Basics
Celebrating 50 years of Connection and Advocacy
Celebrating Autistic Voices on Autism Acceptance Day
Celebrating Autistic Women
Celebrating Lindy Chau’s Contributions to AutismBC
Childhood diagnosis and autistic adulthood with Elli Sy
Cleaning tips for autistic adults
Comparing AFU and FCCs
Cooking tips for autistic adults
Coping Thru COVID: Autistic Adults and Isolation
Coping Thru COVID: Challenges for Autism Families
Creating Inclusive Queer Spaces
CYSN Funding Transition Fact Sheet
Decision-making Guides for Autistic People
Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
Dr. Grace Iarocci
Dr. Jillian Roberts on Inclusion, Difference, and Helping Children Feel Seen
Education Accessibility & Advocacy
Education Changes in BC
Emma Smith and Pride
Erica Mac aka Piano Punk
Ewan Horne-Green on Belonging, Neurodivergence, and Finding Your Own Path Through Story
Experiencing Summer with your Neurodivergent Child
Explainer: Canada’s National Autism Strategy
Exploring the Medical & Social Models of Disability
Facing Ableism in the School System
Federal Election 2021: What you need to know
Finding Support Services for Autism in BC
Friendship for autistic adults: Strengths, struggles, and support
From Anxiety and ADHD to Autism with Julia Mitchell
From Diagnosis to Degree: A story of a Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapist-Mom
From Giving to Receiving: Richard Duncan’s Story
Funding & Accessibility Services You Need to Know About!
Gender and autism: What the autistic community wants you to know
Getting Together on the Spectrum: Autistic Adult Meet-Up Group
Girls are Autistic too
Graham Paul on Growing Together, Finding Community, and the Stories That Help Us See Each Other
Growing up Without a Diagnosis: Rebekah Kintzinger
Guide to Accessing Financial Benefits as an Autistic Adult
Helpful and Unhelpful School Experiences
Helping an Autistic Loved One Through a Meltdown
Honouring Chase and Supporting the BC Coroners Inquest
Housing Supports for Autistic Adults
How can my business be an ally?
How do I access supports for my Indigenous child in the North?
How do I get an emotional support dog?
How do I support my adult autistic friend whose mental health is on a decline?
How Keeping a Journal About Your Autism Journey Can Change Your Life
How should I plan for my son when I’m gone?
How to Donate a Car and Support AutismBC
How to Strengthen Your Advocacy Skills as a Caregiver
How to Support your Autistic Family Member During the Holidays
How to use Social Media for your Fundraiser
I’m autistic and in mental health crisis. What can I do?
In the Press: AutismBC on CYSN Funding Changes (2026)
In the Press: AutismBC’s Advocacy on MCFD Funding Changes (2021-22)
Indigenous Resources
Insiders’ Perspectives on Adult Autism Diagnosis
Interior BC Autism Resources
Interoception & Alexithymia: What is it, and what helps?
Introducing our Newest Board Members
Iris Gray: Autism, Pride, and Mental Health
It’s Okay to be Selfish Sometimes
Jake Anthony, Stereotypes, and Advocacy
Jenny Story, Author and Animator
Job interview tips for autistic adults
Job search strategies for autistic adults
Jon Przybyl, New Board Director
Joni Oldhoff on Systemic and Intergenerational Poverty
Josh Goring: From Special Interest to Successful Career
Juliani’s Journey on being Autistic and of Asian Descent
Julie M. Green on Motherhood, Autism, and Radical Acceptance
Kenny Hoang: A Heartbreaking Story of Bullying
Kristen Hovet: The Female Autism Phenotype
Krystian Shaw: The Kamloops Self-Advocate
Late Not Less: Adult Autism Assessment Is Prohibitively Expensive
Late Not Less: Autistic Adults Are Frequently Misdiagnosed
Late Not Less: Autistic Adults Need Supports
Late Not Less: Not Enough Clinicians Are Trained to Assess Adults
Late Not Less: Stigma and Ableism Keeps Support Out of Reach
Late Not Less: Why Late-Identified Autistic Adults Need More Support in BC
Late-diagnosed autistic adulthood with Aly Laube
Let’s Celebrate the Pros of Being Autistic
Let’s Run for Autism: Scotiabank Charity Challenge 2021
Let’s Talk About Makeup and Masking
Life as an autistic artist with Mitchell Brager
Life Skills Checklist by Stevie Artemenko
Light up for Hope — AutismBC’s 50th Anniversary
Looking back: What autistic adults wish they had as children and teens
Lower Mainland Autism Resources
Lucas Gates’ Employment Journey
Mac Walsh’s self-advocacy journey
MCFD Announces Major Changes to CYSN Funding
MCFD CYSN Services and Job Action Updates
MCFD’s Autism Funding Changes and Family Hubs: What you need to know and what you can do
Media Release: Provincial budget doesn’t address services for B.C.’s most vulnerable children and youth
Meeting Sensory Needs During the Holidays
MOVE with AutismBC by GoodLife Kids Foundation
Moving to BC and Finding Autism Support
My friend seems autistic, what do I do?
My Journey & Experiences with Accessibility
My Meets. My Lifeline.
My Meets. My Modern Village.
My Meets. My Safe Haven.
My Meets. My Self-Acceptance.
My Personal Experience with Individualized Autism Funding
Navigating neurodivergence with Cole Lawrence
Navigation and Lived Experiences for Autistic Young Adults
Neuroaffirming mental healthcare for autistic clients
Neurodivergent Apps and Equipment
NeuroHub App Helps Map Sensory Friendly Places
New to BC with an autistic child, what support can we find?
Next Steps after Your Adult Autism Diagnosis
Next Steps After Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis
Nic Robins on volunteering and work in construction
Nicole Provost
Nina Pickburn’s Legacy: AutismBC and Beyond
Noelle Smith: Meditation and Mental Health
Northern BC Autism Resources
Online Learning, Alternative Learning and Homeschool 
Open Letter to Minister Dean | Post-Meeting
Our Big Blog About Books
Our Collective Response to MCFD’s Autism Funding Change Announcement
Our Inclusivity Statement
Our Open letter to Minister Mitzi Dean
Our Response to Violence Towards Children on the Autism Spectrum
Our Statement on BCGEU Strike and Autism Funding Disruption
Our Statement on Systemic Failures at CLBC – AutismBC Supports Down Syndrome BC
Our Statement on the RCY’s Report – Too Many Left Behind
Parenting as a neurodivergent dad with Bruce Petherick
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Explained
Petr’s Play-Doh Pictures
Protected: PNE Barns: Know Before You Go
Pokémon Club (Richmond)
Politics and self-advocacy with Basil Langevin
Poverty reduction for autistic adults in BC: Possible paths forward
Poverty, the Ladder Effect on the Autistic Community
Premier Eby Commits to Maintain Autism Funding Programs after 2025
Preparing for Adult Assessment
Preparing for Halloween
Preparing For Your Child’s Private Autism Assessment
Pride and AutismBC
Protected: Private Autism Assessors in BC and Beyond
Protected: Private Child Autism Assessment List: The Lower Mainland
Protected: Private Child Autism Assessor List: The Interior
Q&A: Spotlight on Faye’s Room
Q&A: What Is Autistic-Friendly Housing?
Q&A: What would a life free from poverty enable you to do?
Queerness, neurodivergence, and business with Nic Carper
RDSP Tips and Resources
Reasons Autism Self-diagnosis is Valid
Recreational Respite*
Reframing shameful thoughts as an autistic adult
Response to the Ministry’s Claims and Facts Document—BCDC Release
Responsible public communication about disability, distress, and community supports
Scheduling Tips for Autistic Adults: Tools, planning, and support
School Avoidance and Strategies
School Options and Advocacy: A Personal Journey
Self-acceptance as a late-diagnosed woman with Janette Bundic
Self-Care as an Autism Parent
Sensory-Friendly Shopping Time
SF Walker
Special Interest-Focused Career Planning for Autistic Teens and Adults
Staff Spotlight: Julia Boyle
Statement from AutismBC on the Loss of Parker
Statement on the Elimination of the Disability Minister Role from Federal Cabinet
Stella and N
Struggling with daily living activities while autistic: Why it happens and how to help
Support Their Future: Jake Anthony
Support Their Future: Jenny Story
Support Their Future: Lucas Gates
Support Their Future: Nicole Provost
Supporting a Non-Verbal Autistic Loved One
Supporting Autistic Adults with Mental Health Challenges
Supporting Your Gender Diverse Child
Symbia Barnaby, Indigenous Storyteller and Neurodivergent Mother
Talks — What is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)?
Talks — What is Occupational Therapy (OT)?
The Autistic Person’s Guide to Receiving Gifts
The Blue Pumpkin Debate: What you need to know
The Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism
Tips for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children
Tips for supporting an autistic roommate as a non-autistic person
Transition into Post-Secondary with Evan Noble
Transitioning into Adulthood
TransLink Mobility Guide and Accessible Transit Tool
Truth and Reconciliation Day
Two-Eyed Seeing in Action: Lori Gauthier’s Vision for Indigenous-Led Support in Nak’azdli Whut’en
Understanding Auti-gender and Auti-Ace Identities
Understanding Executive Function
Understanding Red and Gold: Colours of Autism Acceptance and Pride
Updates to MCFD’s Autism Funding Forms
Vancouver Island Autism Resources
Vicky Ryan, Girls Club Founder
Waiting for Assessment
What are some common Therapies for Autistic Children?
What Autism-Related Benefits and Taxes can I Claim?
What is a Psych-ed?
What is Autism?
What is Floortime Therapy?
What is neuroaffirming care and why does it matter?
What is Physiotherapy (PT)?
What is Sensory-Friendly and what does it matter?
What is the Relationship Between Feminism and Autism?
What’s the Connection between Autism and Mental Health?
When Autism and ADHD Meet in One Brain
Where to Donate Clothing and Fabrics
Where to Donate Vehicles and Scrap Metal and Support AutismBC
Why autistic adults are living in poverty & why it matters
Why does the language we use to talk about autism matter?
Why Pink Shirt Day is Important to me as an Autistic Person
Women and girls with ADHD: Late diagnosis, motherhood, and more
Working a Seasonal Job at Playland and the PNE Fair
Young Adult Social Time, Social Group (Nanaimo)
Your Guide to Accessing Community Supports and Services in BC

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