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Wahkohtowin and Kaa-Wiichihitoyaahk: A Métis Pathway to Autism Inclusion

September 29, 2026

When we talk about autism inclusion today, we often use words such as acceptance, accessibility, accommodation, belonging, and neurodiversity. These are important words, but as a Métis person, […]

Protected: Private Autism Assessors in BC and Beyond

September 17, 2026

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Protected: Private Child Autism Assessment List: The Lower Mainland

September 17, 2026

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Waiting for Assessment

September 17, 2026

This blog is written for parents and caregivers looking for autism assessment information for their child under age 18. For information and resources regarding adult […]

AutismBC Meets and Community Groups

September 17, 2026

AutismBC Meets We believe in the power of community to uplift each other Everyone needs a place where they feel safe to open up and […]

Protected: BC Child Private Assessment List: Vancouver Island

September 17, 2026

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Protected: Private Child Autism Assessor List: The Interior

September 17, 2026

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Resource Guide: BC Local Elections 2026

September 16, 2026

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

More than a job: what young autistic adults need to succeed at work

September 4, 2026

A new AutismBC study shows what young autistic adults need to succeed at work, revealing opportunities for making workplaces more accessible.

Assessment

Protected: Private Autism Assessors in BC and Beyond

September 17, 2026

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

Protected: Private Child Autism Assessment List: The Lower Mainland

September 17, 2026

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

Waiting for Assessment

September 17, 2026

This blog is written for parents and caregivers looking for autism assessment information for their child under age 18. For information and resources regarding adult […]

Funding

CYSN Funding Transition Fact Sheet

March 12, 2026

The following information is based on the fact sheet from the MCFD Townhall on February 17th, 2026. The Autism Funding Program (AFP) and School Age […]

AutismBC Community Update: Supporting Stability and Connection Through the CYSN Rollout

February 27, 2026

AutismBC Community Update: Supporting Stability and Connection Through the CYSN Rollout  February 27, 2026  Over the past couple of weeks, families across disability communities have been […]

MCFD Announces Major Changes to CYSN Funding

February 11, 2026

Important information for parents and caregivers of children with support needs:   On February 10, 2026, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) announced an overhaul […]

Caregivers

Waiting for Assessment

September 17, 2026

This blog is written for parents and caregivers looking for autism assessment information for their child under age 18. For information and resources regarding adult […]

AutismBC Meets and Community Groups

September 17, 2026

AutismBC Meets We believe in the power of community to uplift each other Everyone needs a place where they feel safe to open up and […]

Autism-Friendly Summer Camps and Programs

June 1, 2026

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

Autistic Adults

Protected: Private Autism Assessors in BC and Beyond

September 17, 2026

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

AutismBC Meets and Community Groups

September 17, 2026

AutismBC Meets We believe in the power of community to uplift each other Everyone needs a place where they feel safe to open up and […]

More than a job: what young autistic adults need to succeed at work

September 4, 2026

A new AutismBC study shows what young autistic adults need to succeed at work, revealing opportunities for making workplaces more accessible.

Indigenous Resources

Wahkohtowin and Kaa-Wiichihitoyaahk: A Métis Pathway to Autism Inclusion

September 29, 2026

When we talk about autism inclusion today, we often use words such as acceptance, accessibility, accommodation, belonging, and neurodiversity. These are important words, but as a Métis person, […]

Two-Eyed Seeing in Action: Lori Gauthier’s Vision for Indigenous-Led Support in Nak’azdli Whut’en

November 12, 2025

As we mark Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM), we’re honoured to highlight the work and voice of Lori Gauthier, an Indigenous mother of four autistic […]

Indigenous Resources

September 25, 2024

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

Autism Q & A

Waiting for Assessment

September 17, 2026

This blog is written for parents and caregivers looking for autism assessment information for their child under age 18. For information and resources regarding adult […]

10 things you might not know about autistic people with high support needs

April 10, 2025

There are so many stereotypes and assumptions about autistic people with high support needs. In honour of Autism Acceptance Month, here are 10 facts about […]

10 things you might not know about autistic kids

April 4, 2025

If you don’t know any autistic kids, or a child in your life was just diagnosed, it can be easy to get lost in decades worth of (often contradictory) information and opinions. This blog is a great place to start for anyone interested in learning more about autism in children and how to support autistic kids and their families. Let’s go over 10 things you might not know about autistic kids, beyond harmful stereotypes and myths.

Resource Guides

Resource Guide: BC Local Elections 2026

September 16, 2026

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

Autism-Friendly Summer Camps and Programs

June 1, 2026

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

When Autism and ADHD Meet in One Brain

October 30, 2025

Living with an AuDHD brain and with others with an AuDHD brain comes with its own unique challenges. Let’s look at autism, ADHD, and AuDHD.

Stories

Graham Paul on Growing Together, Finding Community, and the Stories That Help Us See Each Other

July 17, 2026

At AutismBC, our Stories That Spark series highlights voices that deepen understanding, compassion, and inclusion across communities.  In this feature, we are pleased to share Graham Paul, […]

Josh Goring: From Special Interest to Successful Career

July 17, 2026

Growing up, Josh watched what he describes as “way too many movies and television shows.” He wouldn’t learn he was autistic until he was 16, but […]

Anthony Antoniou on Sibling Bonds, Autism, and Writing ‘Noah’s Big Problem’ at Age 14

May 13, 2026

At AutismBC, our Stories That Spark series highlights voices that deepen understanding, compassion, and inclusion across communities. In this feature, we are pleased to share […]

Advocacy

Why We’re Backing a National Alert Standard, and Why We Need to Talk About What Happens After the Alert

September 1, 2026

AutismBC supports a petition for the creation of a national alert framework to better protect autistic and otherwise vulnerable people.

Response to the Ministry’s Claims and Facts Document—BCDC Release

June 24, 2026

The following is from the British Columbia Disability Collaborative. Response to the Ministry’s Claims and Facts Document June 23, 2026 Introduction The BC Disability Collaborative […]

“Is your child disabled enough?”—BCDC Press Release

June 16, 2026

The following is a press release from the British Columbia Disability Collaborative. Is Your Child Disabled Enough? The BC Disability Collaborative Condemns New Disability Benefit […]

Giving

From Giving to Receiving: Richard Duncan’s Story

September 24, 2025

Richard Duncan was the 2024 AutismBC Raffle grand prize winner. While the prize was a brand-new Nissan Z, he chose to take the cash option […]

Add-On the Bill for AutismBC 2023

March 31, 2023

A big thank you to our fundraising partners celebrating Autism Acceptance Month! We are so grateful that these businesses are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and acceptance in their communities and beyond. Shop these businesses throughout April to make a donation to AutismBC or have a percentage of your purchase donated. All funds go to support AutismBC programs throughout the province for autistic children, youth, adults and their families.

My Meets. My Safe Haven.

December 16, 2022

Read Nasrin’s story to discover how a group of strangers created a safe haven for her as a parent.

Programs

AutismBC Meets and Community Groups

September 17, 2026

AutismBC Meets We believe in the power of community to uplift each other Everyone needs a place where they feel safe to open up and […]

Protected: PNE Barns: Know Before You Go

August 19, 2025

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Getting Together on the Spectrum: Autistic Adult Meet-Up Group

February 1, 2022

Are you an autistic adult who’s interested in meeting and connecting with other adults like yourself? If so, then our autistic adult meet-up group is for you!