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SUMMARY:Waiting for Assessment (Live\, Online)
DESCRIPTION:If you are waiting for an autism assessment\, this workshop is for you!  Join us for a 3-hour workshop covering the essential information that families need to know at the start of their autism journey.  \nHow:  Join us for a live\, Zoom 3-hour workshop covering the essential information that families need to know at the start of their autism journey.  \n\nBasic information about autism\nHow to prepare for an autism assessment and what your family can do while you wait\nPros and cons of private vs. public assessments and diagnoses\nWhat to expect at the assessment and after a diagnosis\nTips on coping strategies\, how to talk to your family and friends about autism\, etc.\n\nWhen: Saturday\, April 29\, 2023 from 9:30am – 12:30pm (3 hrs) \nWho: For many families and caregivers\, this workshop is the first touchpoint to the autism community. It is a place to meet others facing similar challenges online and in your community. You will also have the opportunity to pose questions to a Board-Certified Behavioural Analyst (BCBA) Michele Shilvock. \nCost: FREE \nRegister: Sign-up here to register for the event. Registration closes on Thurs\, April 27 2023 at noon. \nProgram Objectives: \n\nChildren on the autism spectrum across B.C. get the best standard of care and support possible to enable them to reach their full potential\nFamilies across B.C. are empowered to make educated decisions about their child’s autism assessment process\nFamilies across B.C are empowered to access the support and information they need\nFamilies access the timeliest autism diagnosis possible\n\nSpeaker: Michele Shilvock \nMichele Shilvock is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst who has been working in the field of autism and family behaviour support for over 25 years with children ranging in age from under 1 to 22 years of age. Michele has a vast amount of experience designing intensive therapy programs\, addressing problem behaviours in the home and school settings and in providing direction and coaching as it relates to early childhood development.  In addition to direct therapy design\, delivery and coaching\, she also provides community-based training and education\, school consultation and has been a speaker throughout BC.  \n\nYou don’t need to be an AutismBC member to attend\, but membership has its perks!\nTo check your AutismBC membership status please click here to log in. Forgot your login details? Email us at hello@autismbc.ca\nOur memberships are FREE\, to gets your now: click here. \n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/waiting-for-assessment-live-online/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230427T193000
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Socials: Minecraft Club
DESCRIPTION:AutismBC Socials offer community members with common interests and hobbies a way to connect openly and safely online. Our computer-based Minecraft Club hosted by Elysium on Zoom is an inclusive space for Minecraft enthusiasts to come together and play! Our mission is to inspire connection through sharing tips\, tricks\, and playing together.  \n  \nHow:  We bring you our monthly Minecraft Socials in partnership with Elysium\, a non-profit building a Minecraft community for neurodivergent kids! Come meet and play with other kids who love Minecraft over a moderated Zoom video call and on the private\, white-listed server. \nWhen: April 27\, 2023 from 6:00 – 7:30pm \nWho: If you are a seasoned Minecraft player\, join this Intermediate/Advanced Club!  The Elysium Minecraft server is a whitelisted supportive and inclusive environment. It is available any time outside the monthly event for unstructured\, safe play and social connection. This AutismBC Social Minecraft Club is administered by Michael & Serene\, program volunteers with the Elysium team.  \nWhile activities may range from month-to-month\, we will be playing on Elysium’s modded RPG survival world. You will be able to: \n\nBuild your own survival base\nLevel up and earn in-game money by picking up jobs such as mining\, hunting or crafting\nBuy\, sell and trade resources from shopkeepers\, villagers and other players\nParticipate in group challenges like build battles & mini games while learning structured team play \n\nCost: Free\, membership is required to participate in the event. \n \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? Sign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/ \nRegister: At this time\, participants must be playing Minecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac only. \nPlease sign-up using this form.  \nTo register\, all participants must have or be willing to sign-up for:  \n\nComputer Minecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac (not for iPad\, tablet\, or mobile devices) \nZoom \n\n*Sign-up is required before April 20th\, 2023 at noon to ensure that we are able to add you to the server and connect with you before the event.  \nMissed registration deadline and are a returning participant?  \nPlease send us an email to hello@autismbc.ca and we can do our best to get you registered. We know that remembering to register each month can be difficult!
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-socials-minecraft-club-2/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Socials
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: 10+ yrs
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is to connect with people who “get it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. Join other parents and caregivers of age 10+ children and teens on the spectrum every Thursday morning for a Zoom chat.  \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: This support group runs from 10-11am on Thursdays.  \nWho: Parents and Caregivers of age 10+yrs children and youth on the autism spectrum. This group is administrated by our Interior Regional Coordinator\, Lisa Watson and our Northern Regional Coordinator & Program Coordinator Sharon Grattan.  \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \n Registering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership?  \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-10-yrs-34/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230426T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230426T180000
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Getting Together on the Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Are you an autistic adult who’s interested in meeting and connecting with other adults like yourself? If so\, then this is the group for you! \nSometimes it is great to connect with someone who “gets it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. \nWe will have group conversations about the importance of community inclusion\, making communities more accessible\, self advocacy\, and any other topics that group attendees want to discuss. \n\n\nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.  Join us on the computer or by phone.  \nWhen: This support group runs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month\, from 4:30 – 6:00pm on Zoom. \nWho:  The group is a safe place for adults on the spectrum to share their personal journeys with autism\, as well as the challenges they face\, in a safe and supportive environment. Everybody’s lived experiences and personal stories are important. Please feel free to join\, listen or share whether you have a diagnosis or self-identify! This group is administered by community members Caitlin & Liv. \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/ \nFor GTOS Mailing List subscribers: \nWe will provide a reminder email before the Meets and a follow-up resource email within the week after the meeting. \nPlease ensure that you add hello@autismbc.ca to your contact list in order to receive all mailing list communications. \nTrouble with receiving our emails? \nCheck your spam/junk folder for our emails if we are not added as your contact. \n\n\nAutismBC gratefully acknowledges The Bank of Montreal for their financial support in sponsorship for the AutismBC’s Getting Together on The Spectrum Support Group.\n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-getting-together-on-the-spectrum-21/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230426T143000
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UID:10000798-1682514000-1682519400@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Families/Caregivers of Adults on the Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is to connect with people who “get it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. Join other parents and caregivers of adults on the spectrum two days a month for a Zoom chat.  \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: This support group runs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month\, from 1:00 – 2:30pm.  \nWho: Parents and caregivers of adults on the autism spectrum. This group is administrated by our Interior Regional Coordinator\, Lisa Watson and our Information Officer Lindy Chau. \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-families-caregivers-of-adults-on-the-spectrum-22/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T170000
DTSTAMP:20230328T222220Z
CREATED:20230328T222220Z
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UID:10000814-1682438400-1682442000@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Socials: Introduction to Minecraft
DESCRIPTION:AutismBC Socials offer community members with common interests and hobbies a way to connect openly and safely online. \nOur Computer-based Introduction to Minecraft hosted by Elysium is an inclusive space for Minecraft enthusiasts to come together and play! Our mission is to inspire connection through sharing tips\, tricks\, and playing together.  \nHow:  We bring you our monthly Minecraft Socials in partnership with Elysium\, a non-profit building a Minecraft server community for neurodivergent kids! Come meet and play with other kids who love Minecraft over a moderated Zoom video call and on the private\, white-listed server.  \nWhen: April 25\, 2023 from 4:00 – 5:00pm  \nWho: If you’ve been playing Minecraft for less than a year or if you’ve never played Minecraft before — this is the right group for you. The Elysium Minecraft server is a whitelisted supportive and inclusive environment. It is available any time outside the monthly event for unstructured\, safe play and social connection. This AutismBC Social Minecraft Club is administered by Michael & Serene\, program volunteers with the Elysium team.  \nWhile activities may range from month-to-month\, we will be playing on Elysium’s modded RPG survival world. \nWe will focus on teaching and practicing the fundamentals of the game\, including:  \n\nBuilding any structure your heart desires \nExploring a survival world \nFarming and taming pets\nBuy\, sell and trade resources from shopkeepers\, villagers and other players\nParticipate in group challenges like build battles & mini games while learning structured team play \n\nCost: Free\, membership is required to participate in the event. \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? Sign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/ \nRegister:  At this time\, participants must be playing Minecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac only. \n  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: To register\, all participants must have or be willing to sign up for:  \n\nMinecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac (not for iPad\, tablet or mobile devices)\nZoom \n\n*Sign-up is required before April 18th\, 2023 at noon to ensure that we are able to add you to the server and connect with you before the group session to ensure proper set-up.   \nPlease note: If you do not already own Minecraft\, please choose the assisted set-up option when you are registering for the event.  \n  \nMissed registration deadline and are a returning participant? \nPlease send us an email to hello@autismbc.ca and we can do our best to get you registered. \nWe know that remembering to register each month can be difficult!
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-socials-introduction-to-minecraft-2/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Socials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T100000
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UID:10000808-1682416800-1682420400@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Tuesdays (0-10yrs)
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah\, Lisa and community member Anne for this Tuesday Meets Zoom chat. Sometimes all you need is to connect with someone who “gets it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: This support group runs on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 10:00am – 11:00am. \nWho: Parents and Caregivers of age 0-10 yrs autistic children and youth or those awaiting an assessment. This group is hosted by our Vancouver Island Regional Coordinator\, Sarah Taylor. \nCost: Free  \n \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-tuesdays-0-10yrs-38/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230424T183000
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Caregiver Evenings
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is to connect with people who “get it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. Join other parents and caregivers of children/teens/adults on the spectrum two evenings a month for a Zoom chat. \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.  \nWhen: This support group typically runs on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month\, from 6:30 – 8:00pm. \nWho: Parents and caregivers of children/teens/adults on the autism spectrum. This group is administrated by our Interior Regional Coordinator\, Lisa Watson\, and community member Carla. \nCost: Free \n \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-caregiver-evenings-17/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230421T200000
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SUMMARY:Community Event: Mr. Rooter Presents Comedy for a Cause in support of AutismBC
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter and charitable giving! Mr Rooter Plumbing is proud to sponsor a comedy show fundraiser for Autism BC\, featuring some of Kelowna Comedy’s top comics\, hosted by the hilarious David Kopp and featuring the comedic stylings of special guest feature act\, Lucas Purm. \nThis event promises to be an unforgettable night of non-stop laughs\, with all ticket sales going directly to Autism BC to support their vital work in the community. So come on out and enjoy a night of stand-up comedy\, while also supporting a great cause. \nEvent Details: Mr. Rooter Presents Comedy for a Cause in support of AutismBC in Kelowna! \nHow: Mr.Rooter Plumbing is excited to present a huge night of comedy at Dakoda’s Comedy Lounge with 100% of tickets sales going to Autism BC. \nWhen: Friday\, April 21st at 6:30 pm – 8:00pm \nWhere: Dakoda’s Comedy Lounge – 1574 Harvey Ave Kelowna\, BC V1Y 6G2 \nWho: Anyone who would like to support the autism community and AutismBC while enjoying some laughs! The show kicks off at 6:30pm at Dakoda’s Comedy Lounge\, and with a lineup like this\, you won’t want to miss a single moment of the action. So grab your friends\, buy your tickets in advance on Eventbrite\, and get ready to laugh until it hurts! \nCost: $20.99 for the show (food and drinks are extra) \nRegister: Buy Your Tickets Here! \nFacebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/247924420902439 \nExtra Details: Bring your loonies and toonies as there will be a 50/50 draw. \nDon’t miss this chance to see some of the funniest comedians in Kelowna\, all while helping to make a difference in the lives of those who are autistic. It’s a win-win for everyone\, so mark your calendars\, get your tickets\, and get ready for a night of laughs that you won’t soon forget! \nThanks to Mr Rooter Plumbing for their generous support of this great event!
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/community-event-mr-rooter-presents-comedy-for-a-cause-in-support-of-autismbc/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230421T120000
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SUMMARY:Autism BC Talks - Autism and Estate Planning with Geoff White (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:  \nAutismBC Talks are a series of live events that share important information\, resources and allow our members to connect with service providers and knowledge experts to gain more insight and understand supports.  \n\nTopic: Autism BC Talks – Autism and Estate Planning with Geoff White (Part 1) \nJoin us for part one of this two-part series on understanding Estate and Trust Planning. \nIn Part 1\, you will learn: \n\nDisability Benefits in British Columbia\nEstate and Trust Planning for Persons with Disabilities\nChoosing Trustees\nOther Planning Tools\nResources\n\nSpeaker: Geoff White \nWhen: Friday\, April 21\, 2023\, 10:30 – 12:00pm (1 hour presentation + 1/2 hour Q&A) \nWhere: ZOOM. Registration Required. \nWho: Parents and caregivers of autistic individuals \n  \nYou must register to attend this workshop. \n\n \n \n– Part 2 of this 2-part series will be June 9\, 2023 from 10:30 – 12:00pm.\nClick here to view the event page:\nAutism BC Talks – Autism and Estate Planning with Geoff White (Part 2) — Events — AutismBC\nThese Talks will be recorded.\n \n\nAbout the Speaker: \nGeoffrey W. White\, K.C.\, TEP \nEstate Counsel for Clark Wilson LLP\, Vancouver & Kelowna \nGeoffrey White has 25+ years of expertise in Will\, Estate and Trust matters.  He assists clients both at his “heritage” office in Kelowna and as counsel with Clark Wilson LLP in downtown Vancouver. \nGeoff is an editor of BC’s Probate & Estate Administration Practice Manual\, which is acknowledged as the primary source for all estate matters in the province\, and he helped to design the lawyer education programs for BC’s Wills\, Estate and Succession Act\, which took effect in 2014. He designs effective estate plans and efficiently administers estates. He has also litigated estate and trust matters at all levels of court including the BC Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada. These matters include: discretionary trusts\, multiple wills\, removal of an executor\, and international conflict of laws. Clark Wilson has been recognized as a finalist for the “Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year (midsize firm)” in the worldwide STEP Private Client awards. \nGeoff is the past chair of the BC Law Foundation and has held leadership roles with national Canadian Bar Association\, the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP)\, and Estate Planning Societies. \n  \n\nTo learn more about resources on autism\, wills and estate planning: \n\n\nhttps://www.nidus.ca/ – For Representation Agreement and Power of Attorney\n \nhttps://plan.ca/ – PLAN’s mission is to help families secure the future for their relative with a disability and to provide peace of mind.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autism-bc-talks-autism-and-estate-planning-with-geoff-white-part-1/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230421T110000
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UID:10000809-1682071200-1682074800@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes to Music Therapy
DESCRIPTION:If you are curious if music therapy could benefit your loved one join us for our AutismBC Goes to Music Therapy with Erin! \nBest suited for ages 3-10\, interactive group session will be filled with music\, movement\, and more. \nDuring this goes the Instructor Erin is happy to answer questions for parents after the kids have had some fun! \nWhen: Friday\, April 21st\, 2023\, from 10:00 am – 11:00am (45 mins with 15 mins for Q&A) \nWhere: Zoom. Registration Required.  \nCost: FREE \n \n  \n\nWhat is music therapy? \n“Music Therapy is a discipline in which Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development\, health\, and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive\, communicative\, emotional\, musical\, physical\, social\, and spiritual domains.” \nCanadian Association of Music Therapists: 2020 \nFor more information\, check out www.musictherapy.ca \nMusic therapists use music-based interventions and the therapeutic relationship to work towards non-musical goals. The overriding goal of Music Therapy is to improve quality of life and promote wellness. Within that framework\, there is a wide variety of domains that Music Therapy can be used to address\, including the following: \n\nSocial: attention span\, engagement\, confidence\, independence\, active listening\, turn taking\, following directions\, positive social connections\, teamwork\, making choices\, and leadership skills\nCommunication: self-expression\, vocabulary\, speech\, learning English\, using Alternative and Augmentative Communication\, and receptive communication skills\nMotor: body awareness\, fine and gross motor skills\, range of motion/flexibility\, muscle tone/strength\, breath capacity\, endurance\, coordination\, and perceptual motor functioning\nEmotional: self-expression\, creativity/imagination\, emotional awareness\, self-regulation\, impulse control\, dealing with anxiety\, coping skills\, problem solving\, and perspective taking\nAcademic: spelling\, reading/comprehension\, writing\, math\, critical thinking\, memory\, and basic school concepts\nOther: sensory processing/regulation\, leisure skills\, pain management\, relaxation\, executive functioning\, and self-care skills\n\nA music therapist can also collaborate with other members of a client’s support team to increase consistency and encourage the generalization of skills across contexts. \nSarah will send you the link to the private zoom room closer to the date.  \n  \nMeet your Instructor:  \n  \nErin Koop\, BMT\, MTA   Music Therapist Accredited \n \nErin Koop (she/her) is a self-employed music therapist\, working in a variety of settings\, designing and facilitating Group or 1:1 Music Therapy sessions for people of all ages and abilities. She specializes in working with children and youth online (nationally) or in-person within Greater Victoria. Sessions are specifically designed to encourage development in pre-determined goal areas such as social\, communication\, cognitive\, and motor skills. If you would like more information\, feel free to contact Erin through her website: www.erinkoop.com \n  \nAutismBC Goes are a series of free\, safe\, supportive\, and inclusive events designed to connect the autism community. We work to minimize the financial and social barriers for people on the autism spectrum and their families.   
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-to-music-therapy/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T110000
DTSTAMP:20230313T205143Z
CREATED:20230313T205143Z
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UID:10000803-1681984800-1681988400@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: 10+ yrs
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is to connect with people who “get it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. Join other parents and caregivers of age 10+ children and teens on the spectrum every Thursday morning for a Zoom chat.  \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: This support group runs from 10-11am on Thursdays.  \nWho: Parents and Caregivers of age 10+yrs children and youth on the autism spectrum. This group is administrated by our Interior Regional Coordinator\, Lisa Watson and our Northern Regional Coordinator & Program Coordinator Sharon Grattan.  \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \n Registering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership?  \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-10-yrs-33/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230417T200000
DTSTAMP:20230327T225325Z
CREATED:20230222T212457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T225325Z
UID:10000792-1681754400-1681761600@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Editing Skills for Self Advocates — Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Editing Skills for Self-Advocates — From First Draft to Publication \nPart 2: Organizing your content \nRevising advocacy writing is much more than just grammar and spelling. Crafting an impactful piece from your first draft is less about the mechanics of writing than it is about making difficult ideas relatable\, skillfully putting words to your most challenging emotions\, and captivating a compassion-fatigued audience. Even with the first draft on paper\, it can feel like an overwhelming task. In this ongoing\, four-part series Editing Skills for Self-Advocates—From First Draft to Publication\, you will learn valuable skills for every step of the revision process. \nPart 1: Developing your ideas (January) \nPart 2: Organizing your content (April) \nPart 3: Developing your writing style (July) \nPart 4: Navigating writing rules (October) \nThe four parts are designed to stand alone so that you can jump into any session. \nWho: New and experienced writers are welcome to join Lisa Hislop\, professional editor and autistic self-advocate\, for Editing Skills for Self-Advocates—From First Draft to Publication Part 2: Organizing your content. \nWhat: In this two-hour workshop\, we will work together to arrange the content of one participant’s draft into a compelling order that satisfies the reader and inspires them to share what they’ve read. You will learn: \n\nHow to support your message using the structure of your piece\nHow to meet the reader at their knowledge level and encourage them to think about new ideas\nHow to organize your content so that the takeaway is clear for the reader.\n\nWhere: Online via Zoom \nWhen: April 17\, 2023\, from 6 – 8 pm (Pacific) \nHow: The evening will include an interactive presentation\, quick-reference resources\, and time for questions throughout. \n  \n \n  \nAbout the Facilitator: \n \nFor a time\, Lisa was merely an autistic who turned her special interest in short stories into a career as a short-fiction editor. Then one day\, she realized that the elements of a compelling short story are suspiciously similar to those required for an impactful self-advocacy piece. Now\, she is a double agent\, editing fiction by day and helping autistic and disabled self-advocates hone their storytelling craft by night. \nLisa is a late-diagnosed autistic with a spinal cord injury. She is an ambassador for Editors Canada\, holds a BA in French literature from UBC\, and a Certificate in Editing from SFU. You can find her at atypicalediting.com. \n  \n  \n  \nWe Acknowledge the financial support from BMO with their donation to be used for safe and inclusive Autistic Programming. AutismBC covers all costs to host and develop this workshop so that it is free for our members to attend. 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/workshop-editing-skills-for-self-advocates-part-2/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230417T130000
DTSTAMP:20230331T175643Z
CREATED:20230316T185003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T175643Z
UID:10000811-1681732800-1681736400@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Workshop: Creating Inclusive Communities
DESCRIPTION:What is Autism? How many people in BC are on the Autism spectrum? What does AutismBC do? How and why can my workplace offer simple accommodations to be more inclusive?  We will discuss all of these questions and more! \nJoin us for a 30-minute introduction session followed by 30 minutes of questions. Invite your co-workers\, family\, and friends – all are welcome.  \nThroughout our session\, you will be invited to: \n\nExpand your awareness about autism and the ways people on the spectrum might experience the world\nGain insight into how you may offer accommodations or alter environments to provide support\n\nWe do this to build supportive\, inclusive communities for autistic people. The world we want to see is one where community accommodations are commonplace. Our training is informed and developed by autism service providers\, parents of children on the spectrum\, and autistic self-advocates. \n\nWhen: Monday April 17th – 12:00-1:00pm PST  \nWhere: Live online (Zoom) link in the regeneration confirmation you will also get a reminder email \nRegister: HERE  registration is required  \n\nHope to see you there. People join these reoccurring sessions and participate in different ways. Join in and listen\,  join in and ask questions\, join in and share an accommodation that you started to offer that you think others should offer. Collectively we can increase social inclusion in the autistic community across BC.   \nAutismBC covers all the costs to host these sessions so they are free for all to attend. 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/creating-inclusive-communities/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230416T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230416T143000
DTSTAMP:20230213T233224Z
CREATED:20230213T232437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T233224Z
UID:10000772-1681651800-1681655400@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes Bowling (Penticton)
DESCRIPTION:Is bowling right up your alley? We are pleased to host an Autism BC Goes Bowling at Roll N Stones Family Fun Centre in Penticton. Come join us for an afternoon of fun and connection with other members of the community — that’s how we roll! \nWhen: Sunday\, April 16\, 2023\, from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm \nWhere: Roll N Stones Family Fun Centre\, 1035 Westminster Avenue West\, Penticton BC V2A 1L4 \nCost: FREE\, Membership Required \nRegistration Instructions: \n\nRegistration for this event is now open.\nParents/Caregivers are required to stay\, this is not a drop-off event.\nWhen you register\, please only register attendees who plan to bowl.\nWe need to know the bowler’s shoe size ahead of time.\nWe have 2 lanes assigned to 10 pin and the rest are 5 pin.\nSpots are limited – once full\, a waitlist will be created.\nA welcome & reminder email will be sent out to those who secure a spot.\nRegistration closes on April 13\, 2023\, at noon.\nIf you need to cancel your spot\, please email us at hello@autismbc.ca\n\n  \n \n  \nAutismBC Goes are community-based events that provide opportunities for our members to connect while removing the cost barriers.  \nOur programs are designed to support\, empower\, and connect the autism community!   \nNot yet an AutismBC Member? Sign-up for a Membership: \nOur Membership — AutismBC
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-bowling-penticton/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230414T140000
DTSTAMP:20230307T183247Z
CREATED:20230209T214647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T183247Z
UID:10000773-1681462800-1681480800@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:Community Event: Spectrum Works Job Fair for Autistic Job Seekers
DESCRIPTION:This is not an AutismBC sponsored Community Event  \nWe choose to share this community event job fair as something our membership would be interested in attending. Please direct all questions about this event to info@spectrumworks.ca \n\n \n \n  \nLearn More or Download the PDF information HERE \n  \nJob Seeker Registration 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/community-event-spectrum-works-job-fair-for-autistic-job-seekers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230413T110000
DTSTAMP:20230313T204848Z
CREATED:20230313T204848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T204848Z
UID:10000802-1681380000-1681383600@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: 10+ yrs
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is to connect with people who “get it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. Join other parents and caregivers of age 10+ children and teens on the spectrum every Thursday morning for a Zoom chat.  \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: This support group runs from 10-11am on Thursdays.  \nWho: Parents and Caregivers of age 10+yrs children and youth on the autism spectrum. This group is administrated by our Interior Regional Coordinator\, Lisa Watson and our Northern Regional Coordinator & Program Coordinator Sharon Grattan.  \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \n Registering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership?  \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-10-yrs-32/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230412T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230412T180000
DTSTAMP:20230313T203921Z
CREATED:20230313T203921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T203921Z
UID:10000799-1681317000-1681322400@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Getting Together on the Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Are you an autistic adult who’s interested in meeting and connecting with other adults like yourself? If so\, then this is the group for you! \nSometimes it is great to connect with someone who “gets it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. \nWe will have group conversations about the importance of community inclusion\, making communities more accessible\, self advocacy\, and any other topics that group attendees want to discuss. \n\n\nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.  Join us on the computer or by phone.  \nWhen: This support group runs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month\, from 4:30 – 6:00pm on Zoom. \nWho:  The group is a safe place for adults on the spectrum to share their personal journeys with autism\, as well as the challenges they face\, in a safe and supportive environment. Everybody’s lived experiences and personal stories are important. Please feel free to join\, listen or share whether you have a diagnosis or self-identify! This group is administered by community members Ulina\, Jon\, Megan. \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/ \nFor GTOS Mailing List subscribers: \nWe will provide a reminder email before the Meets and a follow-up resource email within the week after the meeting. \nPlease ensure that you add hello@autismbc.ca to your contact list in order to receive all mailing list communications. \nTrouble with receiving our emails? \nCheck your spam/junk folder for our emails if we are not added as your contact. \n\n\nAutismBC gratefully acknowledges The Bank of Montreal for their financial support in sponsorship for the AutismBC’s Getting Together on The Spectrum Support Group.\n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-getting-together-on-the-spectrum-20/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230412T143000
DTSTAMP:20230313T203657Z
CREATED:20230313T203657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T203657Z
UID:10000797-1681304400-1681309800@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Families/Caregivers of Adults on the Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is to connect with people who “get it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. Join other parents and caregivers of adults on the spectrum two days a month for a Zoom chat.  \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: This support group runs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month\, from 1:00 – 2:30pm.  \nWho: Parents and caregivers of adults on the autism spectrum. This group is administrated by our Interior Regional Coordinator\, Lisa Watson and our Information Officer Lindy Chau. \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-families-caregivers-of-adults-on-the-spectrum-21/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230411T110000
DTSTAMP:20230313T210045Z
CREATED:20230313T210045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T210045Z
UID:10000807-1681207200-1681210800@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Tuesdays (0-10yrs)
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah\, Lisa and community member Anne for this Tuesday Meets Zoom chat. Sometimes all you need is to connect with someone who “gets it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: This support group runs on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 10:00am – 11:00am. \nWho: Parents and Caregivers of age 0-10 yrs autistic children and youth or those awaiting an assessment. This group is hosted by our Vancouver Island Regional Coordinator\, Sarah Taylor. \nCost: Free  \n \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-tuesdays-0-10yrs-37/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230406T110000
DTSTAMP:20230313T204741Z
CREATED:20230313T204741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T204741Z
UID:10000801-1680775200-1680778800@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: 10+ yrs
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is to connect with people who “get it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. Join other parents and caregivers of age 10+ children and teens on the spectrum every Thursday morning for a Zoom chat.  \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: This support group runs from 10-11am on Thursdays.  \nWho: Parents and Caregivers of age 10+yrs children and youth on the autism spectrum. This group is administrated by our Interior Regional Coordinator\, Lisa Watson and our Northern Regional Coordinator & Program Coordinator Sharon Grattan.  \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \n Registering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership?  \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-10-yrs-26/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230401T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230401T170000
DTSTAMP:20230313T202514Z
CREATED:20230313T202514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T202514Z
UID:10000796-1680361200-1680368400@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Socials: Pokemon Jr's Club (Richmond)
DESCRIPTION:Pokemon Jr’s Club is an inclusive social club for youth 6–16 years of age.* \nEnjoy a shared passion and meet up for games and activities! Come in costumes if you like! \nThis event will be a low-key event — we will be playing games.  If you have a Pokemon-themed game or puzzle\, please bring it along. \nNo need to bring anything else\, unless\, of course\, you want to trade cards or show off your Pokemon stuff! \nDate: First Saturday of the month\nTime: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nLocation: Pacific Autism Family Network\, 3688 Cessna Drive\, Richmond.\nCost: Free \n  \n \n  \nImportant Information: Please be advised the PAFN may be video recording some of our meetings to showcase our group. If this makes you uncomfortable\, please let us know\, and we can try to have you move to a different area during filming. Although I cannot guarantee that you won’t appear in a photo during this event\, please keep that in mind. \n\n*Older participants are welcome as volunteers/mentors. Do you want to help out? If anyone knows any youth who would like to volunteer for the club\, please reach out to Pokemonclubjr@gmail.com \nSpace is limited\, and Registration is Required\, including your friends and extra family. \n  \nNote from Organizers: Special thanks to the PAFN and AutismBC for their generous support of our club.  
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-socials-pokemon-jrs-club-richmond-7/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Socials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230331T200000
DTSTAMP:20230322T191815Z
CREATED:20230322T191610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T191815Z
UID:10000813-1680285600-1680292800@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:Community Event: Connecting Queer Communities (CQC) Social Mixer (New Westminster)
DESCRIPTION:  \nReal Talk’s brand new social group\, Connecting Queer Communities (CQC)\, is hosting it’s first-ever social mixer on Friday\, March 31st from 6 – 8pm. It will take place at 336 Columbia Street in New Westminster\, just across the road from the Columbia Expo Skytrain Station.   \nCQC is a social group for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks with cognitive disabilities to connect with each other\, and with the broader queer community of the Lower Mainland.  \nAbout the Mixer \nIt’s a completely free event\, we’ll have snacks and non-alcoholic beverages\, and folks are welcome to drop by anytime they want. We’ll have non-identifying posters up saying ‘CQC’ along the windows and doors so folks can find us. We’ll have stim toys available\, dimmer lighting for folks with light sensitivities\, and earplugs for folks with audio sensitivities. ASL interpretation will be provided. Attending this mixer does not mean folks must join the group!   \nWe hope folks will come by and share what they’d like from a group like CQC: what events would they like to attend this year? What could CQC offer that would be of interest to them? We can cover some or or all of the transport and ticket costs for any events the the group plans.  \nWe’re hoping the mixer is a chance for folks to meet us\, ask any questions they might have\, and share what they would envision for the group; this event\, like all of our events this year\, will also be an opportunity to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ folks with cognitive disabilities from across the city. If folks need support getting to or from the event\, they are welcome to email Kelsey Savage (she/they)\, Certified Sexual Health Educator.  \n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/community-event-connecting-queer-communities-cqc-social-mixer-new-westminster/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230331T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230331T113000
DTSTAMP:20230519T001632Z
CREATED:20230302T020640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T001632Z
UID:10000795-1680258600-1680262200@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks with POPARD: Sharing an Autism Diagnosis and Self-Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:AutismBC is pleased to collaborate with Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD) to present a series of workshops in 2023. This Talk aims to help autistic children and youth increase their self-awareness and self-advocacy by sharing their diagnosis with them and exploring what this means to them. \nTopic: Sharing an Autism Diagnosis and the Importance of Self-Advocacy \nSpeaker: Veena Birring Hayer\, MSW\, RSW\, Family-School Liaison\, POPARD \nWhen: Friday\, March 31\, 2023\, 10:30 – 11:30 AM \nWhere: ZOOM \nWho: Parents and caregivers of children and youth on the spectrum\n1-hour session (45 minutes content\, 15 minutes Q&A) \n  \nEvery family is different. The timing and delivery of talking about an autism diagnosis with a child will be different for every family too. This session will: \n\nProvide a review of the research on sharing a diagnosis with children and youth.\nDiscuss strategies and support for parents/caregivers to assist with the process of sharing.\nDiscuss the importance of self-advocacy for autistic individuals\, including resources to support this.\nInclude research that includes valuable insights from autistic voices as well as literature that provides a parent perspective.\n\nYou must register to attend this workshop. \n\n \n \n\n\nPlease note: There will be no recording for this workshop (policy of POPARD).\nBrock will send you the Zoom link closer to the workshop day. \n\nTo learn more about our resources on autism and self-advocacy:  \n\nLet’s Celebrate the Pros of Being Autistic — AutismBC\n \n\n3 Tips to Become Stigma-Free around Mental Health — Autistic Adults\, Blog\, Caregivers — AutismBC\n \nMac Walsh’s self-advocacy journey — Autistic Adults\, Blog\, Stories — AutismBC\n \nAdvocacy Support in BC — Autistic Adults\, Blog\, Resource Guide — AutismBC\n \nBasil Langevin — Autistic Adults\, Blog\, Stories — AutismBC\n \nFrom Diagnosis to Degree: A story of a Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapist-Mom — Autistic Adults\, Caregivers — AutismBC\n \nAutismBC’s Statement Against Bullying — Advocacy\, Blog — AutismBC\n \nKenny Hoang: A Heartbreaking Story of Bullying — Autistic Adults\, Blog\, Caregivers\, Stories — AutismBC\n \n \n\n\nSelf Advocacy Workshop for Autistic Adults: \nWorkshop: Editing Skills for Self Advocates (Part 2) — Events — AutismBC
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-talks-with-popard-sharing-an-autism-diagnosis-and-self-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Talks
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UID:10000789-1680199200-1680204600@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Socials: Minecraft Club
DESCRIPTION:AutismBC Socials offer community members with common interests and hobbies a way to connect openly and safely online. Our computer-based Minecraft Club hosted by Elysium on Zoom is an inclusive space for Minecraft enthusiasts to come together and play! Our mission is to inspire connection through sharing tips\, tricks\, and playing together.  \n  \nHow:  We bring you our monthly Minecraft Socials in partnership with Elysium\, a non-profit building a Minecraft community for neurodivergent kids! Come meet and play with other kids who love Minecraft over a moderated Zoom video call and on the private\, white-listed server. \nWhen: March 30\, 2023 from 6:00 – 7:30pm \nWho: If you are a seasoned Minecraft player\, join this Intermediate/Advanced Club!  The Elysium Minecraft server is a whitelisted supportive and inclusive environment. It is available any time outside the monthly event for unstructured\, safe play and social connection. This AutismBC Social Minecraft Club is administered by Michael & Serene\, program volunteers with the Elysium team.  \nWhile activities may range from month-to-month\, we will be playing on Elysium’s modded RPG survival world. You will be able to: \n\nBuild your own survival base\nLevel up and earn in-game money by picking up jobs such as mining\, hunting or crafting\nBuy\, sell and trade resources from shopkeepers\, villagers and other players\nParticipate in group challenges like build battles & mini games while learning structured team play \n\nCost: Free\, membership is required to participate in the event. \n \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? Sign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/ \nRegister: At this time\, participants must be playing Minecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac only. \nPlease sign-up using this form.  \nTo register\, all participants must have or be willing to sign-up for:  \n\nComputer Minecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac (not for iPad\, tablet\, or mobile devices) \nZoom \n\n*Sign-up is required before March 23rd\, 2023 at noon to ensure that we are able to add you to the server and connect with you before the event.  \nMissed registration deadline and are a returning participant?  \nPlease send us an email to hello@autismbc.ca and we can do our best to get you registered. We know that remembering to register each month can be difficult!
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-socials-minecraft-club/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Socials
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UID:10000778-1680170400-1680174000@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: 10+ yrs
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is to connect with people who “get it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. Join other parents and caregivers of age 10+ children and teens on the spectrum every Thursday morning for a Zoom chat.  \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: This support group runs from 10-11am on Thursdays.  \nWho: Parents and Caregivers of age 10+yrs children and youth on the autism spectrum. This group is administrated by our Interior Regional Coordinator\, Lisa Watson and our Northern Regional Coordinator & Program Coordinator Sharon Grattan.  \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \n Registering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership?  \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-10-yrs-31/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230328T170000
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UID:10000788-1680019200-1680022800@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Socials: Introduction to Minecraft
DESCRIPTION:AutismBC Socials offer community members with common interests and hobbies a way to connect openly and safely online. \nOur Computer-based Introduction to Minecraft hosted by Elysium is an inclusive space for Minecraft enthusiasts to come together and play! Our mission is to inspire connection through sharing tips\, tricks\, and playing together.  \nHow:  We bring you our monthly Minecraft Socials in partnership with Elysium\, a non-profit building a Minecraft server community for neurodivergent kids! Come meet and play with other kids who love Minecraft over a moderated Zoom video call and on the private\, white-listed server.  \nWhen: March 28 \, 2023 from 4:00 – 5:00pm  \nWho: If you’ve been playing Minecraft for less than a year or if you’ve never played Minecraft before — this is the right group for you. The Elysium Minecraft server is a whitelisted supportive and inclusive environment. It is available any time outside the monthly event for unstructured\, safe play and social connection. This AutismBC Social Minecraft Club is administered by Michael & Serene\, program volunteers with the Elysium team.  \nWhile activities may range from month-to-month\, we will be playing on Elysium’s modded RPG survival world. \nWe will focus on teaching and practicing the fundamentals of the game\, including:  \n\nBuilding any structure your heart desires \nExploring a survival world \nFarming and taming pets\nBuy\, sell and trade resources from shopkeepers\, villagers and other players\nParticipate in group challenges like build battles & mini games while learning structured team play \n\nCost: Free\, membership is required to participate in the event. \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? Sign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/ \nRegister:  At this time\, participants must be playing Minecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac only. \n  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: To register\, all participants must have or be willing to sign up for:  \n\nMinecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac (not for iPad\, tablet or mobile devices)\nZoom \n\n*Sign-up is required before March 21st\, 2023 at noon to ensure that we are able to add you to the server and connect with you before the group session to ensure proper set-up.   \nPlease note: If you do not already own Minecraft\, please choose the assisted set-up option when you are registering for the event.  \n  \nMissed registration deadline and are a returning participant? \nPlease send us an email to hello@autismbc.ca and we can do our best to get you registered. \nWe know that remembering to register each month can be difficult!
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-socials-introduction-to-minecraft/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Socials
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230328T110000
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UID:10000780-1679997600-1680001200@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Tuesdays (0-10yrs)
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah\, Lisa and community member Anne for this Tuesday Meets Zoom chat. Sometimes all you need is to connect with someone who “gets it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: For this month\, the group will run on March 14th & 28th. This support group runs on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. \nWho: Parents and Caregivers of age 0-10 yrs autistic children and youth or those awaiting an assessment. This group is hosted by our Vancouver Island Regional Coordinator\, Sarah Taylor. \nCost: Free  \n \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-tuesdays-0-10yrs-36/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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UID:10000787-1679941800-1679947200@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: Caregiver Evenings
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is to connect with people who “get it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. Join other parents and caregivers of children/teens/adults on the spectrum two evenings a month for a Zoom chat. \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.  \nWhen: This support group typically runs on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month\, from 6:30 – 8:00pm. \nWho: Parents and caregivers of children/teens/adults on the autism spectrum. This group is administrated by our Interior Regional Coordinator\, Lisa Watson\, and community member Carla. \nCost: Free \n \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \nRegistering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership? \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-caregiver-evenings-15/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230323T110000
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UID:10000777-1679565600-1679569200@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Meets: 10+ yrs
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes all you need is to connect with people who “get it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. Join other parents and caregivers of age 10+ children and teens on the spectrum every Thursday morning for a Zoom chat.  \nHow: We’re hassle-free! Just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.   \nWhen: This support group runs from 10-11am on Thursdays.  \nWho: Parents and Caregivers of age 10+yrs children and youth on the autism spectrum. This group is administrated by our Interior Regional Coordinator\, Lisa Watson and our Northern Regional Coordinator & Program Coordinator Sharon Grattan.  \nCost: Free  \n \n  \nRegistration Details: You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming meetings\, as well as reminder and follow-up emails. \nPlease take a moment to read our group guidelines.  Our guidelines ensure our Meets remain a safe and welcoming space for all. \n Registering for our Meets does not automatically make you an AutismBC Member.  \nDon’t have an AutismBC free membership?  \nSign-up here: https://www.autismbc.ca/about/membership/
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-meets-10-yrs-30/
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Meets
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