Connects

Growing up, Josh watched what he describes as “way too many movies and television shows.” He wouldn’t learn he was autistic until he was 16, but […]

At AutismBC, our Stories That Spark series highlights voices that deepen understanding, compassion, and inclusion across communities. In this feature, we are pleased to share […]

Watch Julie M. Green Read from Motherness  In this reading, Julie M. Green shares a selection from Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and […]

We sat down with playwright Alex K. Masse and lead actor Hailey Conner to discuss the upcoming Glitch Theatre Production, Faye’s Room.  “Faye’s Room by Alex […]

When his daughter was diagnosed with autism, Leo Lagnado created a free app that allows autistic people and caregivers to find and rate sensory-friendly places. […]

Reframing shameful thoughts can help you feel better about yourself as an autistic adult, a self-advocate says.

“For thirteen years, I’ve been working at Playland & PNE. As an Autistic worker, I’m sharing with you my experience working there.”

I was adopted. So, it wasn’t until my biological grandmother reached out to my parents and told them that it might be good to see a psychologist because of our family medical history. In 1999, my parents and I reached out to the Autism Society of BC in Nanaimo.

Basil Langevin is an autistic city council candidate in Saanich (a municipality within Greater Victoria). They share with us their journey into politics and what inspired them along the way.

Mitchell Brager is an autistic artist from Terrace, BC. In this article, his mom Colleen shares how his passion and skill for art has led to a career. Check out the bottom of this article for details on where you can view and purchase Mitchell’s work!

Aly Laube is an AutismBC content collaborator and a late-diagnosed autistic person. In this blog, they share their experience “coming out” as autistic.

Rhoda is a late-diagnosed autistic woman who has had many challenges in accessing support and understanding. She shares with us what it’s like to be an older adult on the spectrum. Content warning: Use of functioning labels.

This pride month, we’d like to highlight the many wonderful queer and neurodivergent people in our community. In this Connects, Nic shares with us his autism journey and the inspiration behind his jewelry business, Crow & Sparkle.

Nic Robins is an autistic adult who has been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity for four years. We caught up with him on what it’s like to work on a construction site and what he’s been learning. Check out the bottom of this post to see how you can help bring low-to-middle income families out of the poverty rental cycle.

From Anxiety and ADHD to Autism I refer to myself interchangeably (I have autism / I am autistic); however, I prefer it when other people […]

From Diagnosis to Now Getting a childhood diagnosis and growing into adulthood can be challenging for autistic people. Here’s my experience with the process. My […]

Janette’s Story I identify as person first and then autism second. So, I prefer to be referred to as someone having autism or a woman […]

You identify as being neurodivergent. For those who aren’t familiar with that word, what does it mean to you?    One of the first books about […]