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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
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 […]
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)
Mother and former AutismBC staff member Lisa shares her experiences with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in this blog.
Let’s Run for Autism: Scotiabank Charity Challenge 2021
Fun, Fitness, and Fundraise for AutismBC at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K Virtual Race Charity Challenge from June 2 – July 5th, 2021! Click […]
What’s the Connection between Autism and Mental Health?
Due to a range of biological and/or environmental factors, many autistic people face conditions such as Depression, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), ADHD/ADD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder […]
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.
Juliani’s Journey on being Autistic and of Asian Descent
How do you prefer to identify? (i.e. individual on the spectrum, autistic, person with autism) That’s a good question. I have never thought about this. […]
What is Sensory-Friendly and what does it matter?
Learn about sensory processing and sensory-friendly solutions in this guest blog from Christel Seeberger from Sensory-Friendly Solutions.
Why does the language we use to talk about autism matter?
In 1997, when I was four years old, doctors at Sunny Hill Hospital gave me the diagnosis “high-functioning autism, as well as having traits of […]
Autism Acceptance Month 2021
Watch our Trailer: Part 1: The Diverse Spectrum Part 2: Unlearn. Autism. Stereotypes Part 3: Being Autistic Part 4: Don’t Assume. Listen. Part 5: Support […]
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 […]
How to use Social Media for your Fundraiser
Have a birthday or special day you want to celebrate while supporting the autism community? Facebook Fundraisers are a great way to raise money for AutismBC! Click here to get started. There are no […]
How to Donate a Car and Support AutismBC
Your car donation holds monetary and sentimental value. Donate a Car Canada is here to honour both. Donate a Car makes car donations simple for both you […]
Kristen Hovet: The Female Autism Phenotype
Kristen Hovet, Founder and Author of the website The Other Autism, a website focused on the female autism phenotype, recently took some time to share […]
Celebrating Autistic Women
We understand the importance of gender expression and we are committed to inclusion. We will be focusing on Non-binary and Autigender content in our June […]