Resource Guide

Here are some helpful resources to inform you ahead of the upcoming provincial BC election on October 17, 2026.

Summer can be the highlight of a child’s year. We’ve compiled a list of autism-friendly summer camps for your family to make this year great!

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.

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 […]

February is Black History Month — a time set aside to learn and honour black history in Canada and beyond. Here are a few resources we have collected on some of the overlooked stories you may not know about. 

ADHD can look different in different people, just like with autism. They experience it and show symptoms in unique ways often missed by diagnosticians, for example.

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.

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 […]

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! 

Want to understand Executive function? Executive function (EF) is a term used to describe a set of cognitive skills that are crucial for managing and […]

Tax time is stressful, so our Resource Team compiled a list of autism-related benefits to make sure you get the support you need.

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 […]

In a province where professionals in health, education, social work, and other fields are still catching up with the latest information, it’s crucial to spread awareness and have open conversations about neuroaffirming care. 

What is a Psych-ed?  A psychological-educational assessment (often called “psych-ed”) is a formal assessment designed to identify a student’s learning strengths and support needs. A […]

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 […]

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. 

Here are some tips for keeping the occasion as sensory-friendly as possible, whether you’ve hosted autistic folks before or not.