Caregivers
Pokémon Juniors Club (Richmond)
July 10, 2020
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 and Community Groups
July 8, 2020
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 […]
Autism Dad Dale Allen Berg
June 16, 2020
Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down. I think most special needs parents can relate […]
It’s Okay to be Selfish Sometimes
May 14, 2020
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: […]
Self-Care as an Autism Parent
May 1, 2020
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, […]
Autism — A Mother’s Evolving Understanding
March 31, 2020
I remember clearly the first time someone said to me, “What about autism?” That question provoked in me burning anger, and a […]
Books about Autistic Women and Girls
March 4, 2020
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 […]
Vicky Ryan, Girls Club Founder
March 3, 2020
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 […]
Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
February 26, 2020
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 […]
Transitioning into Adulthood
January 30, 2020
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 […]
Navigation and Lived Experiences for Autistic Young Adults
January 22, 2020
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 […]
Stella and N
January 6, 2020
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 […]