Autism Q & A

This blog is written for parents and caregivers looking for autism assessment information for their child under age 18. For information and resources regarding adult […]

There are so many stereotypes and assumptions about autistic people with high support needs. In honour of Autism Acceptance Month, here are 10 facts about […]

If you don’t know any autistic kids, or a child in your life was just diagnosed, it can be easy to get lost in decades worth of (often contradictory) information and opinions. This blog is a great place to start for anyone interested in learning more about autism in children and how to support autistic kids and their families. Let’s go over 10 things you might not know about autistic kids, beyond harmful stereotypes and myths.

Autistic adults are just as much a part of the community as children, teens, and seniors, but information about us is harder to find.

These 10 things you might not know about autism can help you understand the autistic community and challenge harmful myths.

These 10 things you might not know about the autism community and acceptance might surprise you, especially if you’re an allistic ally.

Eager to learn more and imagine brighter futures for autistic people, we asked members of our group for autistic adults, Getting Together on the Spectrum, to share their visions of autistic-friendly housing. 

These answers show the transformative benefit of financial security, especially for people with disabilities in BC, who truly just want to be as happy and healthy as they can be.

Lisa shares her tips and lessons learned over the years as a parent and Regional Coordinator at AutismBC!

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 […]

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 […]

A BC therapist discusses providing neuroaffirming mental healthcare to autistic clients across the province.

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 […]

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 […]

What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference that impacts all aspects of a person’s life. It is characterized by differences in social communication […]

Many people believe autism diagnoses aren’t valid unless they’re supported by a doctor. However, self-diagnosis can be valid too. Here are some reasons to support self-diagnosis.

Autism assessments for adults are not as structured as those for children. The issue with this is that there is not a standard process for adults in BC. Here are somethings to know while preparing for adult assessment.

Get advice, resources, and more from this helpful blog on preparing for your child’s autism assessment in BC.