Caregivers
Our Big Blog of Books About Autism
Bookworms of all ages can enjoy these books about autism recommended by AutismBC community members and staff who found them impactful.
Ask AutismBC: Moving to BC with an autistic child and looking for support?
A family with an autistic child who are moving to BC ask AutismBC staff on guidance for providing support in their new community.
How do I access supports for my Indigenous child in the North?
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 […]
A Guide to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in BC
The start of the school year new to an autism diagnosis can stir anxiety and leave you with a lot of questions about how your […]
Ask AutismBC: How should I plan for my son when I’m gone?
A parent with a terminal illness, residing in hospice with his autistic adult son, asked us how to plan for his son after he’s gone.
How do I get an emotional support dog?
“I am interested in getting an emotional support or therapy dog but I don’t know the difference. How do I know which one is best […]
Funding & Accessibility Services You Need to Know About!
Our team has compiled a list of some of the funding & accessibility services that we think you should know about.
Staff Sharing: Inclusive Education & Advocacy
We often get asked about education advocacy and accessibility, so we wanted to support you. I honestly thought that we had made it through the […]
Autism Travel with Ange
Get the expert scoop on travelling while autistic and/or with autistic people from AutismBC Guest Blog Author, Ange of “Travel with Ange!”
Autism, Elopement, and Policing
Elopement or wandering can be scary for autistic children, youth, adults, and their caregivers. Cay Burton shares her insight.
Northern BC Autism Resources
Dive into this comprehensive list of Northern BC autism resources to learn about what’s available for autistic people in your area.
Supporting Your Gender Diverse Child
My Self-Discovery Journey Mac: I initially came out in 2017 as something along the lines of gay, but I also knew that I was starting […]
Autism Glossary
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 […]
A Mother’s Journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Mother and former AutismBC staff member Lisa shares her experiences with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in this blog.
3 Tips to Become Stigma-Free around Mental Health
Learn about stigma-free mental health care from Madeline at Stigma-Free Society in this insightful guest blog.
Belinda Fries: Receiving a Diagnosis After Your Child
Do you prefer person-first or identity-first language? I identify as autistic. For me, being autistic is having a different brain, so I feel it through […]
Girls are Autistic too
We are going to talk about Autistic Women and Girls. When you think of autism do girls and women come to mind? “Girls are less […]
Kenny Hoang: A Heartbreaking Story of Bullying
Do you prefer person first or identity-first language? When did you get an autism assessment? I prefer Person-first language. I got my autism assessment in […]