Caregivers

This is an inclusive environment where young people age 6-16 are welcome to come and hang out and socialize about a shared passion.  Interested participants […]

AutismBC Meets  Meetups are perfect for those of you that want a casual atmosphere to interact with other parents, families, or self-advocates. Come with an […]

Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down.     I think most special needs parents can relate […]

Let’s talk about self-care. Hint: you’re allowed to be selfish sometimes! When people pay tribute to their moms, these are the things that they say: […]

It all started roughly 23 years ago when I noticed my son, then two-and-a-half years old, was gradually talking less, focusing only on his interests, […]

I remember clearly the first time someone said to me,      “What about autism?”      That question provoked in me burning anger, and a […]

Highlights: Books by two autistic woman authors from B.C. I’m happy to highlight two memoirs by young women on the spectrum: Take it from the […]

Early Days Our daughter, Charlotte, was diagnosed as autistic just shy of her third birthday. Knowing hundreds of autism families now, I can see that […]

Does the DTC (Disability Tax Credit) last forever or does it expire? When you or your loved one qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), there […]

This blog is full of resources to help with funding changes associated with transitioning into adulthood. There are also more acronyms so we’ve included a glossary as […]

There are three service providers in BC that you can reach out to. We spoke with their representatives and learned about what they do to […]

N was diagnosed with autism at 3 ½ years old. He started with severe speech delay, rigid behaviours, tantrums, and an inability to learn in […]