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Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, acknowledges Canada’s violent colonial history, especially the atrocities of the church-backed residential school system.

These tips and more can help you lighten and liven up your relationship with your autistic roommate, even if you can’t understand their experiences firsthand. 

Eager to learn more and imagine brighter futures for autistic people, we asked members of our group for autistic adults, Getting Together on the Spectrum, to share their visions of autistic-friendly housing. 

Some families are counting down the days until summer vacation begins and are busy making plans for vacations, camping, and downtime. For those of us […]

These cooking tips will make your time in the kitchen more sensory-friendly whether you’re autistic or not!

An overwhelming majority of autistic people have co-occurring health conditions, according to our recent survey. Among the most common are anxiety, selective mutism, ADHD, sensory […]

By recognizing the contributions, strengths, and challenges common to autistic people with mental health conditions, you can help create a society where we feel more valued, supported, and able to thrive.  

Whether you’re considering freelancing, or exploring entrepreneurship, or seeking full-time employment, our goal is to empower you with practical insights to make informed decisions about your job search.

With thorough preparation, practice, and a healthy mindset, you can navigate job interviews with more authenticity and a better payoff. 

These answers show the transformative benefit of financial security, especially for people with disabilities in BC, who truly just want to be as happy and healthy as they can be.

By implementing these poverty reduction suggestions and continuing to champion the rights and well-being of autistic adults, we can create a community where everyone has what they need to thrive.

If the economy is a ladder and the cost-of-living crisis has pushed everyone down a few rungs, then it’s grounded far too many autistic adults […]

We hear a lot about intergenerational trauma, but we rarely talk about the trauma of intergenerational poverty.

AutismBC exists to empower autistic adults to live their best lives, which they can’t do while stuck in poverty.

This is an extensive list of tools and apps you can use for yourself, your kids, or your entire family to help you navigate this wonderful, diverse journey of life – that we sometimes have a hard time keeping up with! 

Cleaning can be easier and more enjoyable for autistic adults willing to try out these tips!

Lisa shares her tips and lessons learned over the years as a parent and Regional Coordinator at AutismBC!

For Anthony, an autistic adult community member, Pink Shirt Day is important because it raises the topic of becoming allies to the disability community.