Next Steps after Your Adult Autism Diagnosis May 12, 2022If you have received a diagnosis as an adult, you may feel a sense of relief, but also a mix of emotions. Many adults are […]
My Personal Experience with Individualized Autism Funding April 21, 2022Jake Anthony, an autistic self-advocate, shares his personal experience with Individualized Autism Funding and his concerns with the program’s announced ending. Jake is AutismBC’s Program […]
Autism Acceptance Month 2022 April 1, 2022April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to listen to autistic voices, rethink biases, and learn how to be better allies. It kicks off with […]
Vancouver Island Autism Resources March 24, 2022AutismBC is a provincial organization with four regions: Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Interior, and Northern. Each region has its own Regional Coordinator to help residents […]
AutismBC Connects: Autism and Pregnancy March 15, 2022Kayla Tellier is an autistic self-advocate who is currently writing a book on autism and pregnancy. Have you experienced pregnancy as an autistic person? Your […]
Let’s Talk About Makeup and Masking March 2, 2022Depending on what you wear, makeup can help you stand out or it can help you blend in. But, makeup can be a tricky experience […]
Guide to Accessing Financial Benefits as an Autistic Adult February 11, 2022If you’re a newly diagnosed autistic adult in BC, you may be wondering about accessing financial benefits and services that are available in the province. […]
Getting Together on the Spectrum: Autistic Adult Meet-Up Group February 1, 2022Are 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 […]
Autism Q and A: Housing Supports for Autistic Adults January 31, 2022Access to housing is a basic human right; however, it isn’t as accessible as many people may be led to believe. This blog aims to help […]
Adult Autism Assessment Survey January 24, 2022In British Columbia, autistic adults are being excluded from accessing supports and understanding that can come with a formal autism diagnosis. You can help AutismBC […]
AutismBC Connects: Ann’s Assessment Journey January 15, 2022Ann Hoffmann discovered she’s autistic when she was 17 1/2 and has been seeking an official diagnosis. She is a second-year university student from Vancouver […]
AutismBC Talks: Adult Autism Diagnosis January 11, 2022Are you an adult seeking an autism assessment? In October 2021, we invited Dr. Grace Iarocci and Dr. David Worling, two dedicated and experienced diagnosticians, […]
