AutismBC Connects: Autism, Pride, and Mental Health May 30, 2021Iris Gray is a Vancouver Island-based Self-Advocate who was short-listed for the 2020 Autism Awards. She is a passionate advocate for mental health and inclusivity […]
AutismBC Connects: Meditation and Mental Health May 25, 2021Noelle Smith is a Vancouver Island-based self-advocate who was nominated for the 2020 BC Autism Awards Self-Advocate of the Year award. Noelle’s inspiring journey as […]
Staff Sharing: OCD and Mental Health May 8, 2021For the month of May, we are talking about mental health. OCD is often a co-occurring condition with autism, so our very own Lisa Watson […]
Let’s Run for Autism: Scotiabank Charity Challenge Jun 2 – Jul 5 May 4, 2021Fun, Fitness, and Fundraise for AutismBC at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K Virtual Race Charity Challenge from June 2 – July 5th, 2021! Click […]
Theme Resources: Autism Mental Health May 3, 2021It has been over a year since COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic. As we struggle with the realities of our “new normal,” mental health […]
Guest Blog: 3 Tips to Become Stigma-Free around Mental Health May 1, 2021This guest blog is brought to you by Madeleine from our proud partner, the Stigma-Free Society. We are thrilled to share her tips with our […]
AutismBC Connects: Autistic and of Asian Descent April 24, 2021Juliani Kusmanto is a woman of Asian descent on the autism spectrum. She grew up in Indonesia before coming to Canada, where she discovered she […]
Guest Blog: Intro to Sensory-Friendly April 9, 2021At AutismBC, we listen to the voices of our members and try to learn from them. We are starting a series of guest blogs from […]
Autism Q and A: The Importance of Inclusive Language April 7, 2021Inclusive language is something we at AutismBC are staunch advocates for. We listen to our community and learn from them. We understand that language is […]
Autism Acceptance Month 2021 April 1, 2021April is Autism Acceptance Month and April 2nd is World Autism Day. Over the month of April, we will feature a series of videos and […]
Giving: Add-On the Bill for Autism March 31, 2021AutismBC is grateful to the businesses throughout the province that are celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with us for the month of April. Shop online, in-person […]
AutismBC Connects: Belinda and Woman Autism Diagnosis March 22, 2021Belinda Fries is an autistic woman and mother who was diagnosed with autism in her thirties. For this AutismBC Connects, she shares her experiences and […]
