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 support” as part of our commitment to nurturing safe and inclusive spaces through language. Support for caregivers to take time for themselves— to rest, restore balance, and care for their own well-being. It offers space to reconnect with what nourishes them—whether that’s family, community, culture, or personal healing—so they can continue to care for others in a good way. We use this term instead of “respite,” which can carry a negative implication about disability and disabled people.
Interior Resources
AutismBC is a provincial organization with four regions: Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Interior, and Northern. Each region has its own Regional Coordinator to help local residents navigate the autism services in their area.
Shayna Kershaw is AutismBC’s Regional Coordinator for the Interior region.
Can’t find what you are looking for or have something you would like added to the list? You can reach out to directly here!
The following list is a guide to Interior autism resources sorted into regions. Click your region to view resources for your area or scroll down.
(You can also use Ctrl+F [find] on your keyboard to use the search function if you are looking for something specific)
- PROVINCE WIDE
- OKANAGAN VALLEY
- South Okanagan (Osoyoos, Oliver, Keremeos, Penticton, Summerland)
- Central Okanagan (Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake Country)
- North Okanagan (Vernon, Armstrong, Coldstream)
- THOMPSON VALLEY (Kamloops, Williams Lake, Lillooet)
- SHUSWAP (Chase, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Revelstoke, Golden)
- KOOTENAYS (Cranbrook, Nelson, Fernie)
- FUNDING SOURCES
- FACEBOOK GROUPS AND PAGES
PROVINCE-WIDE
**The complete Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP) list is available at: www.gov.bc.ca/autisminfo
- Access Autism – Canada Support, Services and Therapy Options, RDI -relationship development intervention
- At Home Program – designed to support children and teens with a severe disability or complex health care needs
- Autism BC – (That’s us!) Community Connection, support and information, online support meets and so much more!
- BC Adaptive Snowsports – Adaptive Sports Programs
- Canucks Autism Network – Provide supported programs through sports and physical activity, resources and supports for families.
- Children & Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) – Family and Youth Support
- Children & Youth Mental Health – Province Wide (Community Based mental health services for children, youth and families)
- Community Living BC (CLBC) – Province Wide (ADULT SERVICES, Complex care needs, Housing, funding, caregiver wellbeing support)
- Family Support Institute – Family Support Services
- J Schwartz Art Therapy – ONLINE – (Art Therapy all ages)
- Interior Health Children’s Assessment Network (IHCAN) – interior health funded assessments
- Special Olympics British Columbia – year-round adaptive and inclusive sports and recreation
- Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) – Children & Youth with Support Needs
- Neurodivergent Counselling Services – ONLINE – (RCC- dedicated to offering radically neurodivergence-affirming care for Autistics, AuDHDers, and PDAers in British Columbia and beyond.)
- Pacific Autism Family Network –Provides resources for research, information, learning, assessment, treatment and support.
- Ready Willing & Able (PROVINCE WIDE) – designed to increase the labour force participation of people with an intellectual disability or on the autism spectrum. Employer coaching, job seekers and work training) ADULT SERVICES
- TCS (Thompson Community Services) – ALL OF BC INTERIOR (Children and youth services, community inclusion program, employment, home sharing, independent living, residential programs, ADULT SERVICES)
FUNDING SOURCES
Should you need something that isn’t covered by the autism funding you can always try the following charities:
- Variety The Children’s Charity of BC – supporting children & youth with special needs across BC. With the help of our generous donors, we are continually working towards a future where we can say YES! to every child in need of our help.
- West Coast Charity For Children
- Canadian Tire Jumpstart
- Kids Sport
- CKNW Kids Fund
- Cops for Kids Fund
You can always try local service groups such as the Lions and Rotary Clubs .
OKANAGAN VALLEY
South Okanagan: (Osoyoos, Oliver, Keremeos, Penticton, Summerland)
Adult Services
- Neil Squire Society – Penticton – Technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities
- Okanagan Inclusion – Penticton –Agency coordinated home sharing, respite, employment and community inclusion
Autism Services & Therapy Providers
- Arc Programs Ltd – South Okanagan – Family treatment program, foster parent support, personalized supports and disability program, PENRAP program, behaviour assessment support services program
- Barb’s Place for Autism Services – Penticton –Behavioural intervention center; specializing in autism spectrum disorder, under 6 intervention, homeschool/specialized teaching, social skills
- Brooke Klamut – Penticton/Kelowna – Behaviour consultant
- Meridian Rehab – Penticton – FCC, assessment services, pediatric services, adult therapies, kinesiology, driver evaluation, vocational services
- OSNS Okanagan Child & Youth Development Centre – Penticton – Family support, therapy services, autism intervention program, childcare
- Okanagan Wheelhouse South Okanagan –Penticton, but serves all Okanagan – Occupational therapy and biking community
- Penticton Pediatric Therapy – Penticton– OT & PT services, SLP, job skills, hydrotherapy, orthotics program
- Pivot Point – Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton – BC Autism Therapy Centre: group activities, Early intervention, school age services, educational services, teen transition planning, mental health services, adult services, complex care services – Pivot Point takes an ABA approach
- WordPlay Therapy Services – Penticton – Speech language pathology & occupational therapy services
Activities and Extracurriculars
- Baldy Blue Jays Adaptive Sports – Mt. Baldy – Oliver – Adaptive sports program
- Girls Club – South Okanagan (Summerland/Penticton) – Group for neurodivergent girls (and their parents) to meet, have fun, and socialize (they have various monthly activities to attend)
Creative/Alternative Therapy Options
- Little Tree Music – Penticton – Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for infants, toddlers
- Riding 4 Life Equine Enterprises – Penticton & Oliver – Therapeutic riding, equestrian therapy, individual and group lessons for all ages and abilities
Education Services
- Penticton Excel (Penticton Centre for Exceptional Learning) – Penticton – Academic program
- Study Spot Okanagan – Penticton– Academic coaching support and education services: study skills, learning disabilities
- Barb’s Place for Autism Services – Penticton– Behavioural intervention center; specializing in autism spectrum disorder, under 6 intervention, homeschool/specialized teaching, social skills
Family & Youth Programs
- Dragon Fly Pond Society – Penticton – Family support with children who experience developmental and/or physical medical challenges; no diagnosis needed; wide range of programs to our members, compatible for varying ages, abilities and interests including monthly family get together
- Okanagan Boys & Girls Club – Central, North & South Okanagan – 0-5, 5-12, youth programs and family programs
- OneSky Community Resources – Penticton – Early childhood: child care, child care resource and referral, early years support services, Nqsilt Early Years Program, supported child development, counselling; youth & family: Foundry Penticton, CYSN, FASD, Integrated Family Development, pregnancy, school-based supports, sexual abuse intervention, senior support: wellness, health, housing and community; community inclusion: inclusion services, personal supports, supportive living services, host agency
- The Foundry Penticton – Penticton – Wellness centre where young people aged 12-24 and their families can find help and support when they need it: mental health, substance abuse, life school & work, tough topics
Mental Health & Counselling Services
- Okanagan Clinical Counselling Services Inc. – Penticton – Counselling: work, stress, parenting support, faith, LGBTQ, couples, family, individual
- Stepping Stones Okanagan – Penticton – Counselling, autism services, group, play therapy, art therapy, clinical supervision, DBT, EMDR, Theraplay, CBT
- South Okanagan Counseling – Penticton – Acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), attachment based, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotion-focused couples/family therapy (EFT), eye-movement desensitization & reprocessing (EMDR), family systems, Gottman Method, Holistic Expressive Therapy (HET), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), mindfulness, music therapy, person-centered, play therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), somatic attachment therapy, strength-based, trauma informed
CENTRAL OKANAGAN (Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake Country)
Adult Services
- Access Human Resources – Kelowna – Community support for youth and adults with diverse disabilities
- Community Connections – Kelowna – Community connection support services: residential, home-share, respite
- Green Tree Programs – Kelowna – Community inclusion programs: long-term care, emergency care, respite care
- It’s All About You – Kelowna – Quality of life services, one-to-one home community support, group programs
- Kelowna Wild Hockey Program – Kelowna, West Kelowna – Hockey program for neurodivergent adults (started for adults who have aged out of the WildCats youth hockey program)
- Neil Squire Society – Kelowna – Technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities
- Pacific Coast Community Resources 00 Kelowna – Inclusive community living
- Pathways Abilities Society – Kelowna – Activity service, home share, individualized funding, social recreation services
- Personal Lifestyle Support – Kelowna – Support for individuals with diverse abilities within the community to achieve goals, learn skills, seek employment, etc.
- Rockwell Resources – Kelowna– Person-centred supports to people living in their communities
Autism Services & Therapy Providers
- Arc Programs Ltd – Kelowna – Family support, substances, youth services, FASD, school support worker, school based mental health, specialized group care, personalized supports disability program, intensive support, collaborative services, choices program, youth and justice program, boundaries program, behaviour assessment support services
- Autism Okanagan – Kelowna – Community connection (events, programs, etc.)
- Anyshia Ballantyne – Kelowna – Behaviour Consultant
- Bloom Behaviour – Kelowna – Behaviour Consultants, encourages communication over compliance; email here
- Brooke Klamut –Kelowna – Behaviour Consultant
- Canucks Autism Network – Kelowna, West Kelowna – Community, events, recreational and social program
- Caryn Richardson – Kelowna – Behaviour Consultant
- Claire Wylie (SLP) – Kelowna – Preschool and school age speech and language services
- Class of West K – West Kelowna – Counselling, behavour intervention
- Connect Autism – Kelowna – RASP, behaviour consultants (BC) and behaviour interventionists (BI) serving families within the Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and Vernon areas, children and families
- Communicare Speech Therapy – Kelowna – Speech and language pathologists
- Creative Therapy Consultants – Kelowna and Online – Private pediatric occupational therapy clinic; children of all ages and abilities to improve their participation in daily activities such as play, social interactions, communication and learning
- D & L Consulting – Kelowna – Behaviour Consultant, Lana St. Hilaire
- Full Potential Kids – West Kelowna & Online – BCBA behavioural consultation & parental support. Uses an ABA approach
- Healthy Essentials Clinic – Lake Country – Counselling, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition
- Kettle Valley Kids OT – Kelowna – Occupational therapy
- Kids Creative Therapy – Kelowna & Online – Private pediatric occupational therapy clinic
- Kids Physio Group – Kelowna – Physiotherapy for kids: childhood concerns, sports rehab, physical development disabilities, babies & toddlers, concussion, pelvic health
- JP Therapy – Kelowna –Pediatric occupational therapy
- Lindsay Milnes Behaviour Consulting – Lake Country & surrounding areas – Behaviour interventions and consulting
- Meridian Rehab – Kelowna –FCC, assessment services, pediatric services, adult therapies, kinesiology, driver evaluation, vocational services
- Nicola Schaan – Kelowna – Occupational therapist
- Okanagan Centre for Autism Intervention (OCAI) – Okanagan & Kootenays – Behaviour consultants. Take an ABA approach
- Okanagan SLP – West Kelowna – Speech and language pathologist, Sarah Dhooge
- Okanagan Therapy 4 Kids – Kelowna – Speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, kinesiology, ADHD specialist
- Pacific Autism Family Network – Kelowna – Programs include AIDE Canada, Able Development Clinic, AIMS Clinic, Employment Works, Autism Support Network, JET
- Pediatric Pathways – Kelowna/Lake Country – Speech and language pathology, occupational therapy
- Pivot Point – Kelowna –BC Autism Therapy Centre: group activities, early intervention, school age services, educational services, teen transition planning, mental health services, adult services, complex care services. Takes an ABA approach
- Prism Consulting – Kelowna – Consulting services for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families
- Reach the Peak – Kelowna –Early intervention program, consultation services, over 6 program, family and adult therapy, respite services
- Steph Brown Physiotherapy – Kelowna – Physiotherapy, kinetic evolution
- Tanya Foster OT – Lake Country – Private occupational therapist
- Together Behaviour Consulting – Kelowna – Behaviour intervention services for children with autism and other neurodevelopment disorders. Takes an ABA approach
Activities and Extra-curriculars
- Adaptive Sailing Kelowna – Kelowna – Sailing for persons with disabilities
- CRIS Adaptive Adventures – Kelowna, Vernon – Adaptive outdoor adventures
- Kelowna WildCats Special Hockey – Kelowna, West Kelowna – Hockey program for autistic and developmentally disabled children. Registration through City of West Kelowna
- People in Motion – Kelowna – Adaptive programs: youth programs, active living programs, educational programs
- Verity Teagle – Kelowna – Offers bi-weekly teen social groups, can direct bill AFU
Creative/Alternative Therapy Options
- Cool Arts – Kelowna – Diverse art programs
- Equine Spirit Therapy — Kelowna – Individual or group assisted learning equine assisted therapy – Therapeutic horseback riding
- Kyra Londos Equestrian – Kelowna – Horseback riding lessons: private, individual, group, competitive, therapeutic, day camps
- OK Clinical – Kelowna – Art therapy
- OK Clinicial – Kelowna, West Kelowna – EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy) counselling
- OK Clinical – Kelowna, West Kelowna – Nature therapy
- SPARK Wholeness Through Horses – Kelowna – Horse assisted therapy: anxiety, PTSD, addiction, ADHD, autism, etc.
- Springfield Kids – Kelowna – Play and Expressive Arts Therapy (Certified Child Life Specialists)
Education Services
- Claro Centres – Kelowna – Autistic and neurodivergent learning centre: full-time day program for education, life skills, grades 2-12, neuroaffirmative, individual
- Class of West K – West Kelowna – Learning support, autism & ADHD support, BI, counselling, in-house distance learning program
- Connect to Learn – West Kelowna – Academic and social groups: small group lessons, life skills program, 1:1 tutoring, structure of intellect
- Get Smart Tutoring – Kelowna – Teaching assistant, private tutoring
- Mind Over Learning – Kelowna – Tutoring services
- Oak Learning Centre – Kelowna, Vernon – Cognitive wellness centre, focusing on brain training, counselling, educational programs and cognitive assessments for individuals from age 4 to 94
- Study Spot Okanagan – Kelowna, Penticton, Kamloops, Vernon, Salmon Arm– Academic coaching support and education services: study skills, learning disabilities
- Tutor Doctor – Kelowna, Vernon – 1:1 tutoring, in home or online
- Vista Academy – Kelowna – Neurodivergent education: early intervention, in-centre homeschooling, afternoon and afterschool intervention, tutoring, social groups and respite. Takes an ABA Approach
Family & Youth Supports and Programs
- Access Human Resources – Kelowna – Community support agency offering support services to youth and adults with diverse abilities
- Fueling with Food Nutrition Services – Kelowna – Registered dietitian nutritionist
- Metis Community Services BC – Kelowna – Aboriginal services, family support, therapy
- Okanagan Boys & Girls Club – Central, North & South Okanagan – 0-5, 5-12, youth programs and family programs
- Plan Okanagan Kelowna – Supportive network for individuals with disabilities) Family to family support, future planning, social network development
- The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society – Kelowna – Youth and family support, addiction services
- The Foundry Kelowna – Kelowna – Wellness center where young people aged 12-24 and their families can find help and support when they need it: mental health, substance abuse, life school & work, tough topics
- Oak Learning Centre – Kelowna – Cognitive wellness centre, focusing on brain training, counselling, educational programs and cognitive assessments for individuals from age 4 to 94
- Pam Nease Sleep – Interior/Online – Sleep Training Consultant
Mental Health & Counselling Services
- Amy Allan Consulting – Southern Interior & Online – RCC clinical counsellor: therapeutic counselling & consulting services; PTSD, anxiety, trauma, addiction, ASD, ADHD, etc.
- Calder Counselling – Okanagan Valley – Lisa Calder MSW, RSW BCRPT – play therapy, expressive arts & clinical counselling in person or online
- Dawn Clarke Counselling – Kelowna – Integrative trauma therapy, RTC & somatic experiencing practitioner
- Healthy Essentials Clinic – Lake Country – Counselling, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition
- Head Health Co. – Kelowna – Tori Head, RCC (accepts AFU funding); sees adults and children
- Interactive Counselling – Kelowna & Vernon – Counselling relationship, individual and family
- Kelowna Counselling Service – Kelowna – Jody Bekhuys M.Ed., counselling psychology for children, families and adults
- Kelowna Trauma Therapy – Kelowna – Evidence-based trauma therapy, anxiety therapy
- Next Step Counselling Group – Kelowna – Individual counselling, couples, online, life coaching and career counselling
- Okanagan Clinical Counselling Services Inc. – Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon – Counselling: work, stress, parenting support, faith, LGBTQ, couples, family, individual
- Safe and Sound Therapeutics – Kelowna – Individual and family therapy, ADHD coaching for individuals
- Stepping Stones Okanagan – Kelowna – Counselling, autism services, group, play therapy, art therapy, clinical supervision, DBT, EMDR, Theraplay, CBT
- Three Sisters Clinical Counselling – Kelowna – Counselling: mental health, anxiety, depression, self-harm and more
- Wendy Groiss RDI Consultant – Kelowna – Registered clinical counselor (RCC) and a certified RDI consultant, certified teacher
Psychologists & Assessment Services
- ARP Psychology – Anjee Roth-Peters – Kelowna & Summerland – Assessments 2.5 – 19 y/o, psych ed, ASD assessment, social emotional, adaptive functioning assessments
- Dr. Andrea Hamel (still in supervisory stage) – Kelowna – Registered psychologist: therapy and psychoeducational assessments for children, teens, and young adults. Her approach is evidence-based and incorporates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and other scientific therapies
- Dr Jody Morris – Kelowna – Practice in youth & family psychology, EMDR, psych ed assessments, autism spectrum assessments
- Dr. Kate Aubrey – Kelowna – Registered psychologist, child, parent, family
- Fay-McClymont Neuropsychological Services – Kelowna – ADHD assessments, diagnostic work-ups: learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, intellectual disability, emotional and behavioural concerns. Parent consultation/support
- Kelowna Psychologists Group – Kelowna – Team of psychologists: assessments, consultation and therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families
- Okanagan Ability Centre – Kelowna – Autism spectrum assessments, social emotional assessments, adult community services through CLBC
NORTH OKANAGAN (Vernon, Armstrong, Coldstream)
Adult Services
- Neil Squire Society – Vernon – Technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities
Autism Services & Therapy Providers
- Carson Therapy – Vernon – Physiotherapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy
- Colourful Kids OT – Vernon – Occupational therapy is a private practice serving children up to 19 years in the Greater Vernon area, including Vernon, Coldstream, Lumby and Armstrong
- Okanagan OT Services – Vernon – Occupational therapy services (Ashley Reina)
- Meridian Rehab – Vernon – FCC, assessment services, pediatric services, adult therapies, kinesiology, driver evaluation, vocational services
- North Okanagan Neurological Association (NONA) – Vernon – Child development centre, family support, infant support, autism support
- Pivot Point –Vernon –BC Autism Therapy Centre: group activities, early intervention, school age services, educational services, teen transition planning, mental health services, adult services, complex care services. Takes an ABA Approach
Activities and Extra curricular
- CRIS Adaptive Adventures – Vernon – Adaptive outdoor adventures
- Vernon ScoreHawks – Vernon – adapted hockey program
- Girls Club – North Okanagan – Group for neurodivergent girls (and their parents) to meet, have fun, and socialize (they have various monthly activities to attend)
Creative/Alternative Therapy Options
- Heart to Heart with Horses – Vernon – Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), accepts AFU
- FreeChild Farm – Spallumcheen – We offer Animal-Assisted educational programs and activities including one-on-one tutoring, school and homeschool programs and other events and activities. We are proud to serve all ages and welcome you to learn alongside our wonderful animal companions!
Education Services
- Oak Learning Centre – Vernon – Cognitive wellness centre, focusing on brain training, counselling, educational programs and cognitive assessments for individuals from age 4 to 94
- Potentials Learning Centre – Vernon – Specialized 1:1 tutoring program for children and adults
- Study Spot Okanagan – Vernon– Academic coaching support and education services: study skills, learning disabilities
- Tutor Doctor – Vernon & Online – 1:1 tutoring, in home or online
Family & Youth Services & Programs
- North Okanagan Youth & Family Services Society – Vernon – Family and youth support services: school-based outreach, supported needs program, specialized home services, indigenous services
- Okanagan Boys & Girls Club – Central, North & South Okanagan – 0-5, 5-12, youth programs and family programs
- The Foundry North Okanagan *COMING SOON* – Vernon – Wellness center where young people aged 12-24 and their families can find help and support when they need it: mental health, substance abuse, life school & work, tough topics
Mental Health & Counselling Services
- Sky High Professional Group – Vernon & Online – individual therapy, group therapy, occupational therapy – ASD affirming therapies
- Interactive Counselling –Vernon – Counselling relationship, individual and family
- Okanagan Clinical Counselling Services Inc. – Vernon – Counselling: work, stress, parenting support, faith, LGBTQ, couples, family, individual
THOMPSON VALLEY (Kamloops, Merrit, Lillooet, Williams Lake)
Adult Services
- TCS (Thompson Community Services) – Kamloops & Interior & Okanagan Shuswap – children and youth services, community inclusion program, employment, home sharing, independent living, residential programs
Autism Services & Therapy Providers
- Anderson Behavior Consulting – Kamloops – Autism, ABA, verbal behaviour & early intervention programs. Takes an ABA approach
- Canucks Autism Network – Kamloops – Community, events, recreational and social program
- Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism – Kamloops (educational, therapeutic, life skills and family support services for children and adults) Non ABA Approach
- Childrens Therapy and Family Resource Center – Kamloops – Autism services, OT, physio, SLP, child development, family support, early intervention, school therapy, hearing and provincial outreach
- Creative Therapy Consultants – Kamloops & Online – Private pediatric occupational therapy clinic; children of all ages and abilities to improve their participation in daily activities such as play, social interactions, communication and learning
- Horizon Kids – Kamloops – Behaviour consultation and behaviour interventionist services to families with children under 6 years of age and school-aged children and youth
- Insight Support Services – Kamloops – ASD funded services, workability program, family support work, FASD/CDBC keywork program, education program
- Kids Creative Therapy – Kamloops & Online – Private pediatric occupational therapy clinic. Offers online and in-person therapy
- New Heights Autism Support Society – Kamloops – Alternate education, behavioural intervention
- New Horizons Professional Support Services – Kamloops – Behaviour support, autism services, training and workshops, assessment services CLBC, community connections, person-centred planning
- Pivot Point – Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Merritt & Barrière – BC Autism Therapy Centre: group activities, early intervention, school age services, educational services, teen transition planning, mental health services, adult services, complex care services. Takes an ABA approach
- Social Butterflies Activities & Learning Ltd. – Kamloops – Autism Support Services, early, pre-K, school age, behaviour intervention, IEP, after school groups, summer camps and parent workshops
- Therapy 4 Kids Okanagan –North, Central and South Okanagan – Speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, kinesiology, ADHD specialist
- Thompson Valley Kids – Kamloops – Autism or special needs services for kids: counselling, social emotional group, tutoring, BI program, programs for camps & groups
Activities and Extra-curriculars
- Girls Club – Thompson Valley (Kamloops) – Group for neurodivergent girls (and their parents) to meet, have fun, and socialize (they have various monthly activities to attend)
- People in Motion – Kamloops – Adaptive programs: youth programs, active living programs, educational programs
- The Inspired Child – Kamloops – Store and social groups, day camps, and kids clubs; AFU funding billing
- Zaaz – Kamloops – Indoor imaginative play centre with sensory room
Creative/Alternative Therapy Options
- Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association – Kamloops – Therapeutic riding for contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional, social and well-being of individuals with special needs
- Therapy Works – Kamloops – Counselling, group therapy, education support, executive functioning coaching, virtual services, walk & talk therapy, social groups, art therapy
Education Services
- Banyan Tree Tutoring – Kamloops – Tutoring and academic support: Michele Marchio, certified teacher and tutor
- Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism – Kamloops – Educational, therapeutic, life skills and family support services for children and adults
- Insight Support Services – Kamloops – ASD funded services, workability program, family support work, FASD/CDBC keywork program, education program
- Study Spot Okanagan – Kelowna, Penticton, Kamloops, Vernon, Salmon Arm – academic coaching support and education services: study skills, learning disabilities
Family & Youth Programs
- BCG Boys and Girls Club Kamloops – Kamloops – Children’s programs, youth programs and services, family programs, specialty programs
- Interior Community Services – Kamloops & Merritt – Child & family, baby, behavioural consulting and support, children & youth with support needs, early connections, family service program
- The Foundry East Kamloops *COMING SOON* – Kamloops – Wellness centre where young people aged 12-24 and their families can find help and support when they need it: mental health, substance abuse, life school & work, tough topics
Mental Health & Counselling Services
- Collaborative Counselling – Kamloops – Counselling, psychotherapy, EMDR
- Lighthouse Child and Family Therapy – Kamloops – Counselling, group of therapists working together to provide support for children, youth, adults and families experiencing difficulties
- Therapy Works – Kamloops – Counselling, group therapy, education support, executive functioning coaching, virtual services, walk & talk therapy, social groups, art therapy
- Thrive Clinical Counselling – Kamloops – Neurodiversity-affirmative therapist Katherine Gulley RCC focuses on strengths and building resilience. She is passionate about working with neurodiverse children, youth, and adults
- Synergy Counselling – Kamloops – Counselling; cognitive behavioural (CBT), expressive Play, narrative, interpersonal psychotherapy, Satir family, solution-focused, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), self-regulation (SRT), Gottman couples counselling, motivational interviewing, mindfulness therapies and emotion-focused family therapy and the Daring Way™ (based on the work of Brené Brown) events
Psychologists & Assessment Services
- Swanson & Associates Psychology Services – Kamloops – Dr Swanson: autism assessment, developmental disabilities, FASD and learning assessments
SHUSWAP: (Chase, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke)
Adult Services
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Autism Services & Therapy Providers
- PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS – Salmon Arm – Meets the first Thursday of the month (October-June) at the Shuswap Children’s Association (240 Shuswap Street NE) from 6:30-8:30 pm. The first hour is for parents and caregivers. Everyone is welcome from 7:30-8:30 pm, when guest speakers present information on a variety of autism related topics
- PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS – Sicamous – Meets the last Thursday of the month at 6 PM at Parkview Elementary School (605 Parkville Street, Sicamous, BC)
- Facebook: (Shuswap Area Autism Parents) Sicamous – ASD Support Group: Facebook group for local parents of children who have been diagnosed with ASD to connect with each other for support and information
- Shuswap Children’s – Salmon Arm – Youth & teen groups and autism positive behaviour services (The Nest, Project Affinity, The Fly). Takes an ABA approach
Activities and Extracurriculars
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Creative/Alternative Therapy Options
- Artizan Integrated Art Therapy – Salmon Arm – Roseanne Cooper RCC and registered art therapist: youth, adults, and seniors
- In the Groove Studio – Salmon Arm – Music educator, music therapist, family entertainer
- Larry Keets Music Therapy – Salmon Arm – Music therapy
Education Services
- Study Spot Okanagan – Kelowna, Penticton, Kamloops, Vernon, Salmon Arm – Academic coaching support and education services: study skills, learning disabilities
Family & Youth Programs
- Chase & Area Family Services – Chase – Provide opportunities to children and families in the Chase area to access resources, activities and community spaces that will enhance their quality of life: high quality educational opportunities, and supportive resources for youth and families
Mental Health & Counselling Services
- Town and Country Counselling – Salmon Arm – Tammy Thielma: counselling trauma/abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, ASD, mental health, grief and more, animal-assisted therapy, equestrian therapy
Psychologists & Assessment Services
- Ascent Psychology – Revelstoke – Dr. Melanie Parkin (psychological/psychoeducational assessments, ADHD, comprehensive psychological assessments)
KOOTENAY (East & Boundary, Nelson Cranbrook, Trail)
Adult Services
- Trail Association for Community Living – Trail – Residential support, community support, self-advocacy, day program, child and youth, career development
- Movin’ Mountains Therapy Services – Trail – Adult services, services for kids, group sessions, workshops, funding supports
Autism Services & Therapy Providers
- Arc Programs Ltd – Kootenays – Family care support, FASD, Nakusp family and youth support, youth outreach, permanency support services, CYSN family services program, intensive support and supervision program, collaborative youth and family services program
- Branch Out Learning Therapy – East Kootenays, Fernie & Cranbrook – Behaviour intervention centre. Takes an ABA approach
- Okanagan Centre for Autism Intervention (OCAI) – Okanagan & Kootenays – Behaviour consultants. Take an ABA approach
- Pivot Point – Cranbrook, Nelson, Trail & more – BC Autism Therapy Centre: group activities, early intervention, school age services, educational services, teen transition planning, mental health services, adult services, complex care services. Takes an ABA approach
- Rocky Mountain Behaviour Analysts – Cranbrook – Services for children and youth, adult services, life skills program, positive behaviour support (PBS)
- Youth Behavioural Adaptation Services – West Kootenays and virtually province-wide – Youth behavioural adaptation services offering a wide range of behavioural supports for youth with differences
Activities and Extracurriculars
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Creative/Alternative Therapy Options
- OK Clinical – Nelson, Castlegar – EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy) counselling
Education Services
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Family & Youth Centers/ Programs
- Boundary Family Services – Southern Interior/Boundary District – Family centre
- Diverse Family Roots – Kootenays – Diverse Family Roots Society is a new non-profit based in the Kootenays. DFRS is unique in the Kootenays as it is the only grassroots, parent/family driven support network for families that have sons and/or daughters with diverse abilities (disabilities) that is based in the Kootenays. Mentoring, family connections, family support, connection to resources, advocacy, family navigating, online support groups
- Kootenay Family Place – Castlegar – Family support, childcare, infant development and therapy services age 0-5
- Kootenay Kids – Nelson – Family supports, Indigenous supports
- The Foundry East Kootney *COMING SOON* – East Kootenays – wellness centre where young people aged 12-24 and their families can find help and support when they need it: mental health, substance abuse, life school & work, tough topics
Mental Health & Counselling Services
- Movin’ Mountains Therapy Services – Trail – Therapies for kids: play based, physiotherapy, OT, SLP and counselling; therapies for adults: physiotherapy and clinical counselling
- Okanagan Clinical Counselling Services Inc. – Nelson, Castlegar – Counselling: work, Stress, parenting support, faith, LGBTQ, couples, family, individual, ADHD, depression and anxiety
Psychologists & Assessment Services
- Mountain Ridge Psychology – Rossland & West Kootenays, Trail, Castlegar & Fruitvale – Child Psychology: children, youth and families; learning disabilities, giftedness, ASD, ADHD, anxiety, FASD, developmental disabilities
FACEBOOK GROUPS AND PAGES
- The Autistic Teacher
- 2.0 Redefining Autism- Neurodiverse Families in BC
- Autism Family Meetup Kelowna
- AFU FAMILIES (AFU Funding ideas and approvals)
- Autism IN Kamloops
- Autism Kamloops
- Autistic Adults of the Okanagan
- Disability Tax Credit CANADA (DTC, CDB, CCC Help)
- Incredibles (teens and young adults with lower support needs)
- Invisible’s – Okanagan
- Kelowna Diversability Housing
- Kamloops Caregiver/Respite Workers Unite
- Kootenay Autism Resources
- Neurodivergent Adults of the Okanagan
- Okanagan Autism Co-op
- Okanagan Diversability Equipment Swap
- Okanagan Family Autism Connection
- Partners for Inclusive Education (SD23 Central Okanagan)
- PDA Parenting Solutions
- Respite, Caregivers & BI’s for Individuals with Special Needs in B.C.Canada
- Spectrum Inclusion Network – Kelowna
- The Kootenays Aspergers Autism Page
- Transitioning to Adulthood – Central Okanagan
- Westside ASD Support Group – West Kelowna
- Vernon Autism Support Group
