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PDA is best explained as an extreme avoidance of everyday activities, refusal of demands and challenges with authority due to severe anxiety.

School Options in BC  Public School  In-person (IP) schools, often referred to as “brick & mortar” or “B&M,” public schools are your local school(s) open to […]

Reframing shameful thoughts can help you feel better about yourself as an autistic adult, a self-advocate says.

“For thirteen years, I’ve been working at Playland & PNE. As an Autistic worker, I’m sharing with you my experience working there.”

Learn about what it means to be auti-gender and auti-ace, understand the history, and be part of positive change.

On June 13th, 2023, Julia Boyle, AutismBC Executive Director, participated in the 2024 Budget Consultation and presented three recommendations to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.

A national autism strategy would help encourage a unified approach, ensure consistency in the services provided between provinces, promote best practices, and address support gaps.

Autistic food aversion can make it hard to stay healthy, happy, and functional. Getting information, treatment, and support can help.

The teen years can be a turbulent time for families and a particularly challenging time for neurodivergent youth. From new social pressures to their changing bodies, autistic teens experience unique social, cognitive, and emotional changes. However, adolescents can thrive during their teen years when supported and safe. 

Dealing with autistic burnout in adulthood can be a huge challenge. Here are some tips that can help you cope.

Getting an adult autism assessment can be a lot to deal with late in life. Liv Robinson shares their story of late diagnosis.

Getting diagnosed isn’t necessary for every autistic adult in BC, but it can help improve some people’s personal growth, well-being, and social belonging.

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 […]

Megan Flamand, an Indigenous Child and Youth Care Worker for Surrey Schools in BC, talks about her realization of being autistic after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.

To improve the diagnosis and care of autistic women and girls, it is important to understand the unique challenges they face.

Shannon saw many clinicians in her journey to diagnosis. See just how much misinformation she had to wade through.

A recent AutismBC survey found many respondents couldn’t afford to get assessed and would have to wait months to see a professional. 

Caroline shares how she realized she is autistic and why she feels she will remain self-diagnosed.