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Autistic Seniors in BC Need More Support
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BC Election 2024: Political Parties’ Promises for the Disabled/Autistic Community
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Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions
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Job search strategies for autistic adults
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Poverty reduction for autistic adults in BC: Possible paths forward
Poverty, the Ladder Effect on the Autistic Community
Joni Oldhoff on Systemic and Intergenerational Poverty
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Neurodivergent Apps and Equipment
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Why Pink Shirt Day is Important to me as an Autistic Person
BC Disability Collaborative’s Response to 2024 BC Budget
Scheduling Tips for Autistic Adults: Tools, planning, and support
Understanding Executive Function
Struggling with daily living activities while autistic: Why it happens and how to help
What Autism-Related Benefits and Taxes can I Claim?
Exploring the Medical & Social Models of Disability
What are some common Therapies for Autistic Children?
Addressing barriers to neuroaffirming care in BC
Lower Mainland Autism Resources
NeuroHub App Helps Map Sensory Friendly Places
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The Autistic Person’s Guide to Receiving Gifts
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I’m autistic and in mental health crisis. What can I do?
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Symbia Barnaby, Indigenous Storyteller and Neurodivergent Mother
Being 2-Spirit & Autistic with Cole Lawrence
10 questions for autistic adults to ask a doctor or therapist
Pathological Demand Avoidance / Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA) Explained
Online Learning, Alternative Learning and Homeschool
Reframing shameful thoughts as an autistic adult
Working a Seasonal Job at Playland and the PNE Fair
Understanding Auti-gender and Auti-Ace Identities
2024 Budget Consultation: AutismBC’s Recommendations
Explainer: Canada’s National Autism Strategy
Autistic food aversion: Understanding, treatment, and support
12 Tips for Supporting Your Autistic Teen
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Late Not Less: Adult Autism Assessment Is Prohibitively Expensive
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Late Not Less: Not Enough Clinicians Are Trained to Assess Adults
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Late Not Less: Stigma and Ableism Keeps Support Out of Reach
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Let’s Celebrate the Pros of Being Autistic
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How Keeping a Journal About Your Autism Journey Can Change Your Life
My Meets. My Safe Haven.
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My Meets. My Lifeline.
Premier Eby Commits to Maintain Autism Funding Programs after 2025
My Meets. My Modern Village.
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Truth and Reconciliation Day
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Preparing for Adult Assessment
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7 Tips for Post-Secondary Success
The Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism
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A Parent’s Experience with Police & Emergency Services
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Aging with Autism by Rhoda
Petr’s Play-Doh Pictures
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Talks — What is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)?
2023 Budget Consultation: AutismBC’s Recommendations
Creating Inclusive Queer Spaces
Supporting Autistic Adults with Mental Health Challenges
Nic Robins on volunteering and work in construction
Next Steps after Your Adult Autism Diagnosis
Caregiver Wellbeing Support Basics
My Personal Experience with Individualized Autism Funding
Autism Acceptance Month 2022
Add-On the Bill for AutismBC 2022
Vancouver Island Autism Resources
Autism and Pregnancy
What is the Relationship Between Feminism and Autism?
Let’s Talk About Makeup and Masking
Talks — What is Occupational Therapy (OT)?
Media Release: Provincial budget doesn’t address services for B.C.’s most vulnerable children and youth
Guide to Accessing Financial Benefits as an Autistic Adult
Analysis Finds Serious Shortcomings in MCFD’s Proposed Assessment Tools
Getting Together on the Spectrum: Autistic Adult Meet-Up Group
Housing Supports for Autistic Adults
Adult Autism Assessment Survey
Interior BC Autism Resources
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Ann’s Assessment Journey
Insiders’ Perspectives on Adult Autism Diagnosis
Autism Diagnosis for Adults
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Support Their Future: Jenny Story
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Meeting Sensory Needs During the Holidays
Jon Przybyl, New Board Director
AutismBC rejects MCFD’s information sessions and survey for community members
Support Their Future: Lucas Gates
34 Disability Organizations write to MCFD
AutismBC Visits the Legislature: Advocating for Meaningful Consultation with the Disability Community
Support Their Future: Nicole Provost
Open Letter to Minister Dean | Post-Meeting
In the Press: AutismBC’s Advocacy on MCFD Funding Changes (2021-22)
Our Collective Response to MCFD’s Autism Funding Change Announcement
Our Open letter to Minister Mitzi Dean
MCFD’s Autism Funding Changes and Family Hubs: What you need to know and what you can do
Tips for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children
Staff Sharing: Preparing for Halloween as a family with autistic children
Childhood diagnosis and autistic adulthood with Elli Sy
Next Steps After Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis
Our Big Blog of Books About Autism
Ask AutismBC: Moving to BC with an autistic child and looking for support?
Education Changes in BC
Ask AutismBC: I think my friend is autistic. What do I do?
How do I access supports for my Indigenous child in the North?
A Guide to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in BC
Advocacy Support in BC
Ask AutismBC: How can my business become an ally to the autistic community?
Ask AutismBC: How should I plan for my son when I’m gone?
How do I get an emotional support dog?
Federal Election 2021: What you need to know
AIDE Lending Library
Facing Ableism in the School System
Helpful and Unhelpful School Experiences
Funding & Accessibility Services You Need to Know About!
Staff Sharing: Inclusive Education & Advocacy
Autism Travel with Ange
Jake Anthony, Stereotypes, and Advocacy
Autism, Elopement, and Policing
Self-acceptance as a late-diagnosed woman with Janette Bundic
2020 BC Autism Awards: Winners Follow-Up
Northern BC Autism Resources
MOVE with AutismBC by GoodLife Kids Foundation
Jenny Story, Author and Animator
Supporting Your Gender Diverse Child
Erica Mac aka Piano Punk
Autism Glossary
Gender and autism: What the autistic community wants you to know
Iris Gray: Autism, Pride, and Mental Health
Noelle Smith: Meditation and Mental Health
A Mother’s Journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Let’s Run for Autism: Scotiabank Charity Challenge 2021
What’s the Connection between Autism and Mental Health?
3 Tips to Become Stigma-Free around Mental Health
Juliani’s Journey on being Autistic and of Asian Descent
What is Sensory-Friendly and what does it matter?
Why does the language we use to talk about autism matter?
Autism Acceptance Month 2021
Belinda Fries: Receiving a Diagnosis After Your Child
How to use Social Media for your Fundraiser
How to Donate a Car and Support AutismBC
Kristen Hovet: The Female Autism Phenotype
Celebrating Autistic Women
Girls are Autistic too
Where to Donate Vehicles and Scrap Metal and Support AutismBC
Kenny Hoang: A Heartbreaking Story of Bullying
AutismBC’s Statement Against Bullying
Introducing our Newest Board Members
Autism Assessment in BC
Band 13th Floor’s Journey on Employment and Adulting
Broadcasting Workshop: Lights, Camera, Autism
Parenting as a neurodivergent dad with Bruce Petherick
Autistic Adulting
Coping Thru COVID: Autistic Adults and Isolation
Mac Walsh’s self-advocacy journey
Your Guide to Accessing Community Supports and Services in BC
Krystian Shaw: The Kamloops Self-Advocate
Coping Thru COVID: Challenges for Autism Families
Moving to BC and Finding Autism Support
Finding Support Services for Autism in BC
My Journey & Experiences with Accessibility: Jake Anthony
2020 BC Autism Awards: Winners
2020 BC Autism Awards: Shortlist
TransLink Mobility Guide & Accessible Transit 3D Bus Tool
Our Response to Violence Towards Children on the Autism Spectrum
Dr. Grace Iarocci
Autism Funding
Where to Donate Clothing and Fabrics
Sensory-Friendly Shopping Time
Nicole Provost
AutismBC Talks
Pride and AutismBC
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Young Adult Social Time, Social Group (Nanaimo)
Pokémon Club (Richmond)
Autism Dad Dale Allen Berg
Emma Smith and Pride
Our Inclusivity Statement
It’s Okay to be Selfish Sometimes
Self-Care as an Autism Parent
Books on Autism recommended by Self-Advocates
April: Autism Awareness and Acceptance.
Autism — A Mother’s Evolving Understanding
SF Walker
Growing up Without a Diagnosis: Rebekah Kintzinger
Books about Autistic Women and Girls
Vicky Ryan, Girls Club Founder
Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
Transitioning into Adulthood
Navigation and Lived Experiences for Autistic Young Adults
Staff Spotlight: Julia Boyle
Stella and N
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Transition into Post-Secondary with Evan Noble
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