Caregivers
Autistic Caregivers: Needs, Support, and Navigating Dual Roles
Autistic caregivers hold communities together. It’s time for systems in BC to do the same for them. Learn about needs, support, and more.
Comparing AFU and FCCs
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 […]
Experiencing Summer with your Neurodivergent Child
Some families are counting down the days until summer vacation begins and are busy making plans for vacations, camping, and downtime. For those of us […]
How to Strengthen Your Advocacy Skills as a Caregiver
In this guest blog, Cynthia Lockrey shares with us 6 ways to become a stronger advocate for your child on the spectrum.
From Diagnosis to Degree: A story of a Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapist-Mom
Kerry Schroeder is a neurodiversity-affirming Registered Clinical Counsellor and parent coach based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She empowers parents of neurodivergent children with science-backed education and strengths-based strategies.
Back to School Planning
After much effort, you’ve finally settled your child into a summer routine, and now you have to start transitioning them back to school!
Supporting Your Gender Diverse Child
My Self-Discovery Journey Mac: I initially came out in 2017 as something along the lines of gay, but I also knew that I was starting […]
Sensory-Friendly Shopping Time
Did you know that many grocery and retail stores across the province have stepped up to provide “Sensory-Friendly Shopping?”