Education

Here’s my story of advocacy for my three autistic children and navigating the various schooling methods available to us.

School can be a significant challenge for neurodivergent students. The pressures of school may lead to frequent absences or school avoidance. Gaining deeper insight into the stressors of school can help, from sensory differences to social demands.

School Options in BC  Public School  In-person (IP) schools, often referred to as “brick & mortar” or “B&M,” public schools are your local school(s) open to […]

Succeeding as an autistic student comes with challenges, but these helpful tips might make it easier to do well in post-secondary school.

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

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 […]

The start of the school year new to an autism diagnosis can stir anxiety and leave you with a lot of questions about how your […]

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 […]

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 […]

We at AutismBC would like to express our concern regarding the information provided to the public about two recent incidents involving children on the autism […]