Theme Resources: Northern Autism Resources
AutismBC is a provincial organization with four regions: Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Interior, and Northern. Each region has its own Regional Coordinator to help local residents navigate the autism services in their area. Sharon Grattan is our Regional Coordinator for the North. The following list is a guide to Northern autism resources. We have it divided into sections so you can use the ones that best suit your current needs, or you can reach out to Sharon directly here!
Copy over this list: Specialized Professionals | Prince Rupert Autism
Facebook Groups & Pages
Pacific Autism Family Network Group- Prince George Spoke
Northern Interior Autism Society
Special Needs Families of Northern BC
Northern BC Autism/ADHD and Related Disorders Parent Support Group
IF NW – Inclusion Families Northwest
Hazeltons/Wet’suwet’en/Gitxsan territory Parenting Group
Fort Nelson Family Development Society
Homeschooling With Autism In BC
Fort St. James Community Foundation Society
Mental Health – Free and low-cost counseling options available.
Medications | Kelty Mental Health
Medications for Irritability of Autism | Kelty Mental Health
Northern BC Crisis Centre – You are not alone. We are here for you 24/7
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Northern Society for Domestic Peace
CMHA Northern BC Branch – Mental Health for All
Mackenzie Counselling Services
Private/Contract Service Providers
Assessments: Bridge Psychology
Assessments: Okanagan Ability Centre – Psychological Assessment & Diagnostic Services
North Coast Community Services | Prince Rupert Community Enrichment Society
West Coast Feeding & Behaviour Specialists | Transforming Mealtimes. One Bite At a Time.
Access Community Therapists Ltd.
Thompson Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled
First Nation Services
Carrier Sekani Family Services: Fraser Lake/Prince George/Burns Lake/Vanderhoof
Central Interior Native Health Society
Jordan’s Principle | Assembly of First Nations
BC Aboriginal Child Care Society
Aboriginal Supported Child Development
Prince George Native Friendship Centre
Friendship House – Prince Rupert
Cheryl Tait – Nisga’a Supported Child Development Consultant – Nisga’a Lisims Government | LinkedIn
AiMHi – Community Living Prince George, BC | Supportive Living & Housing Services
Robson Valley Community Services – Serving Valemount and McBride
Family Support | Smithers Community Services Association
Northwest Inter-Nation Family And Community Services Society
Occupational Therapist Services – Prince George
Passion and Purpose Occupational Therapy Services
Child Development Centre (CDC) and Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD)
Northwest Child Development Centre
Quesnel & District Child Development Centre
Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre – Williams Lake
South Peace Child Development Centre
Kitimat Community Development Centre
The Child Development Centre of Prince George and District
Terrace Child Development Centre
Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve
Child & Family Services Office for Prince Rupert
School Inclusion & Supports
POPARD – Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (autismoutreach.ca)
Inclusion BC | Advancing rights. Promoting abilities.
Canada Student Grant for services and equipment for students with permanent disabilities – Canada.ca
Financial Help for People with Disabilities | Dial-A-Law (peopleslawschool.ca)
B.C. supplemental bursary for students with a permanent disability | StudentAidBC
B.C. access grant for students with permanent disabilities | StudentAidBC
Canada Student Grant for services and equipment for students with permanent disabilities – Canada.ca
Repayment assistance plan for borrowers with a permanent disability | StudentAidBC
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Northern Health Authority & Government
Speech and Language Program | Northern Health
Assessment Network | Northern Health
Disability Assistance – Province of British Columbia
Severe and Permanent Disability Benefit
Early Intervention Referral Form | Haida Gwaii
Request for Services Referral Form | Prince George
Request for Speech Language Service | Prince Rupert
Request for Services | Quesnel
Request for Services | Smithers
Request for Services | Terrace
Are you moving from outside BC? Check out our Moving to BC blog here!
Developmental Milestones
- 0 – 6 Months
- 6 – 12 Months
- 12 – 18 Months
- 18 – 24 Months
- 24 – 36 Months
- 36 – 48 Months
- 48 – 60 Months
Therapeutic Riding Associations
Northwest Therapeutic Equestrian Association
Prince George Therapeutic Riding Association
Horses Touching Hearts Therapeutic Riding Association
Cimarron Way Equine Assisted Learning
Northwest Therapeutic Equestrian Association
NFP/ Charity Organizations
The Berry Patch Child Care Resource and Referral Centre
Social Diversity for Children Foundation
Family Support Institute of BC
ACT – Autism Community Training
Variety Children’s Charity – Autism Assessments
Ways to Access Services (air, train, bus, ferry, etc.)
Check out our comprehensive travel accessibility blog here!
Family Supports
District Parent Advisory Council – Prince Rupert District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) is the recognized representative for the collective voice of parents in SD#52. Prince Rupert DPAC is comprised of elected parent representatives from our 7 School Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) and support families with students in the public school district through advocacy and information sharing. Please message via Facebook or by email to rupertdpac@gmail.com (Prince Rupert DPAC, n.d.).
North Coast Transition Society – NCTS offers family counselling for individuals, couples, and families (North Coast Transition Society, n.d.).
Northwest Inter-Nation Family and Community Services – NIFCS offers an Aboriginal family councillor and other family support programs (NIFCS, n.d.).
Is there a resource you think we should have on this list? Please contact Sharon here.
