Theme Resources: An Extraordinary Summer August 3, 2020Ahhh summer. A slower pace from our regular day-to-day lives. This year’s summer is likely to have an even slower pace as a result of […]
Theme Resources: Funding & Accessibility Services You Need to Know About! July 19, 2020Funding & Accessibility Services You Need to Know About! Health Healthy Kids BC “The Healthy Kids Program provides coverage for basic dental treatment, optical care, […]
What is Autism? July 11, 2020What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. The term “spectrum” refers to the wide range of communication and sensory differences […]
Social Groups: Siblings Groups July 10, 2020Siblings groups are specifically for the siblings of kids and adults on the autism spectrum. These groups are facilitated by parents to give siblings a […]
Staff Sharing: It’s Okay to be Selfish Sometimes May 14, 2020Let’s talk about self-care. Hint: you’re allowed to be selfish sometimes! When people pay tribute to their moms, these are what they say: “My mom […]
Staff Sharing: Self-Care as an Autism Parent May 1, 2020Being an autism parent is not easy. You must take care of yourself, so you can take care of your family. “Can you see the […]
Staff Sharing: Autism — A Mother’s Evolving Understanding March 31, 2020This Staff Sharing comes courtesy of one of our Regional Coordinators, Amanda. “There are times now I can open the window, look in, and see […]
Books about Autistic Women and Girls March 3, 2020Allison Hill, Manager of Library Services & Resource Discovery with AIDE Canada, introduces to us her selection of books about autistic women and girls. Highlights: […]
AutismBC Connects: Vicky Ryan, Girls Club Founder March 3, 2020Vicky Ryan, along with Bree, founded Girls Club to allow neurodiverse girls to build friendships and be themselves. This is Vicky’s story. Early Days Our […]
Autism Q and A: Disability Tax Credit (DTC) February 26, 2020Let’s talk taxes and the disability tax credit…’cause it’s the season! If you have any questions regarding autism and tax, we just might have the […]
Staff Sharing: RDSP Tips and Resources February 12, 2020Like most parents, we signed up for a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) when our son was born. Life does not always go as planned. As the […]
Autism Q & A: Transitioning into Adulthood January 31, 2020What happens when your autistic child turns 19 in BC? This handy blog is full of resources to help with funding changes associated with transitioning […]
