Education

While your experience will be unique depending on where you land on the spectrum, and whether or not you have a diagnosis, many autistic students can benefit from sharing tips for post-secondary success.

After much effort, you’ve finally settled your child into a summer routine, and now you have to start transitioning them back to school!

School Options in BC  Public School  In person (IP) schools, often referred to as “brick & mortar”, public schools are your local school(s) open to all students. Offering K-12 education some […]

Did you know about the changes happening with schooling in BC?  AutismBC is committed to inclusion and supporting our community. Our members have been asking us […]

I remember the start of the school year after our son’s autism diagnosis being full of questions. It was difficult to know what information I needed […]

Facing Ableism in the School System My name is Cole Lawrence and I prefer identity-first language like autistic person. I was diagnosed with autism at […]

Content Warning: Bullying, school system, mental health School can be a challenging place, especially when those around you don’t take the time to understand your […]

I honestly thought that we had made it through the school system relatively unscathed. Ahhh…so naïve, I was!  Enter a new school and COVID-19  We […]

Back-to-school according to an Autistic Teen: Ask Andrew B.C. Government Restart & Return to School Plans  COVID-19 safe school – Government of BC  BCs Restart Plan – Government of […]

Do you prefer person first or identity-first language? When did you get an autism assessment? I prefer Person-first language. I got my autism assessment in […]

Amanda: Creating programs and environments that are free from barriers and proactive in providing supports. Every person is included and their possible needs are considered […]

Accessibility is a huge word. The meaning and impact vary widely from person-to-person and community-to-community. This month, we will be sharing resources, tips, and lived […]