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Self-acceptance as a late-diagnosed woman with Janette Bundic
Janette’s Story I identify as person first and then autism second. So, I prefer to be referred to as someone having autism or a woman […]
2020 BC Autism Awards: Winners Follow-Up
Emelle’s Catering – Inclusive Employer of the Year Award, Sponsored by Orbital Learning Emelle’s Catering won Inclusive Employer of the Year because of their hard […]
Northern BC 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 […]
MOVE with AutismBC by GoodLife Kids Foundation
We are thrilled to announce a new, exciting partnership: MOVE with AutismBC by GoodLife Kids Foundation! This program is open to children and youth aged 12 to 21 with a diagnosis of autism or an intellectual disability. Please continue reading for more information! We can’t wait to see you there!
Jenny Story, Author and Animator
My Journey to Self-Appreciation I was diagnosed as autistic at the age of three. I knew I was different from the rest of my peers […]
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 […]
Erica Mac aka Piano Punk
Content Warning: Identity, Diagnosis, Sexism My name is Erica Mac, aka. Piano Punk. My pronouns are complicated. I use she/her in my regular life because […]
Autism Glossary
Government Agencies MCFD: Ministry of Children & Family Development CYSN: Children & Youth with Support Needs (branch of MCFD) AIS: Autism Information Services CLBC: Community Living BC MoH: Ministry […]
Gender and autism: What the autistic community wants you to know
Many autistic people have experiences of gender beyond identifying with the sex they were assigned at birth. Here are more tips for allies.
Iris Gray: Autism, Pride, and Mental Health
My Mental Health Journey I am bisexual and autistic, diagnosed in 2005. I have been diagnosed with Depression (specifically Dysthymia) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Dysthymia […]
Noelle Smith: Meditation and Mental Health
Content Warning: Bullying, diagnosis, school, mental health, suicide attempts “The Journey to Myself Through Yoga.” Hello, My name is Noelle Smith and I would like […]
A Mother’s Journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
I cannot remember a time when my mental health wasn’t impacted by OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). I was an only child, but my OCD felt like a bratty invisible sibling, following me around relentlessly. The earliest experiences with OCD I can recall were in grade two. I remember […]