Theme Resources: Accessibility November 27, 2020Accessibility means different things to different people! We recently asked our team what accessibility meant to each of them and got a variety of responses. […]
Coping Thru COVID: Challenges for Autism Families November 23, 2020“Many autism families were feeling isolated before COVID-19 — now that feeling is stronger than ever.” Hi, My name is Lindy and I’m […]
Autism Q and A: Moving to BC November 17, 2020Moving to BC? Autism programs, funding and supports available vary from province to province. If you are moving to British Columbia, these are some provincial […]
Autism Q and A: Finding Support Services November 14, 2020Finding Support Services Assistive Technology British Columbia (ATBC) “Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides assistive technology resources to make learning environments usable for people with disabilities […]
Autism Q and A: Autism Funding August 9, 2020In BC, we have access to provincial government funding for autism services through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). People 18-years-old and under […]
Therapies & Mental Health August 8, 2020Therapy & Mental Health There are a wide variety of therapies available for people with an ASD diagnosis. It’s important to take some time to learn about […]
Staff Sharing: Back to School Tips for Autism August 7, 2020In my role at Autism BC, I hear from many families that are struggling with the education system. It can be tough to listen to these stories. […]
Sensory-Friendly Shopping Time August 3, 2020Did you know that many grocery stores across the province have stepped up to provide “Sensory-Friendly Shopping?” During these times, stores work to limit the […]
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 […]
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 […]
AutismBC Connects: Autism Dad Dale June 16, 2020Dale is a loving, dedicated Autism Dad who was kind enough to share his lived experience with us and how his son, Ethan changed his […]
