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As we mark Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM), we’re honoured to highlight the work and voice of Lori Gauthier, an Indigenous mother of four autistic […]

Autistic caregivers hold communities together. It’s time for systems in BC to do the same for them. Learn about needs, support, and more.

We sat down with playwright Alex K. Masse and lead actor Hailey Conner to discuss the upcoming Glitch Theatre Production, Faye’s Room.  “Faye’s Room by Alex […]

Living with an AuDHD brain and with others with an AuDHD brain comes with its own unique challenges. Let’s look at autism, ADHD, and AuDHD.

*This article has been copied in full from a document provided by the Ministry. We’re sharing it here in a more accessible format. Ministry of […]

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has clarified that the Autism Funding Unit and At Home Program remain open during the BCGEU strike.

Families across the province are experiencing significant disruptions due to the closure of the Autism Funding Unit office.

Autistic seniors in BC need more support in order to have fulfilling and healthy lives as they get older. They deserve quality of life.

Richard Duncan was the 2024 AutismBC Raffle grand prize winner. While the prize was a brand-new Nissan Z, he chose to take the cash option […]

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AutismBC, BC’s only autistic-led advocacy group, is deeply concerned and profoundly disappointed by the Federal Government’s decision to eliminate the dedicated Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities from the Federal Cabinet.

There are so many stereotypes and assumptions about autistic people with high support needs. In honour of Autism Acceptance Month, here are 10 facts about […]

If you don’t know any autistic kids, or a child in your life was just diagnosed, it can be easy to get lost in decades worth of (often contradictory) information and opinions. This blog is a great place to start for anyone interested in learning more about autism in children and how to support autistic kids and their families. Let’s go over 10 things you might not know about autistic kids, beyond harmful stereotypes and myths.

As we pause to reflect on World Autism Day and Autism Acceptance Month dawns, we come together—nearly 11,000 members strong—to celebrate who we are and the vibrant, diverse tapestry of our autistic community across British Columbia.

As conversations around autism awareness and acceptance evolve, so do the symbols and colours representing the autistic community. While blue has long been associated with […]

Autistic adults are just as much a part of the community as children, teens, and seniors, but information about us is harder to find.

These 10 things you might not know about autism can help you understand the autistic community and challenge harmful myths.

These 10 things you might not know about the autism community and acceptance might surprise you, especially if you’re an allistic ally.