Theme Resources: Accessibility November 27, 2020 Accessibility means different things to different people! We recently asked our team what accessibility meant to each of them and got a variety of responses. […]
Autism Q and A: Moving to BC November 17, 2020 Moving 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, 2020 Finding Support Services Assistive Technology British Columbia (ATBC) “Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides assistive technology resources to make learning environments usable for people with disabilities […]
We’re Hiring — Regional Coordinator (Northern BC) October 27, 2020 We’re looking for someone to join the AutismBC Team! We are hiring for a Northern BC Regional Coordinator. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Regional […]
2020 BC Autism Awards: Meet the Judges! September 15, 2020 Meet the BC Autism Awards Jury Committee Our jury committee is made up of influential partners and champions of autism communities throughout British Columbia. They […]
Autism Q and A: Your Guide to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in BC August 28, 2020 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 […]
Theme Resources: Back-to-School: COVID-19, Home Learning, IEPS, Advocacy and More. August 21, 2020 Back to school is going to look like nothing we have seen before this September. Here are some resources and tips that may help to […]
An Everyday Autism Hero’s Interview: Dr. Grace Iarrocci August 17, 2020 Interviewed and Transcribed by Stella Hui, Information Officer About Dr. Grace Iarocci (2018 Professional of the Year, BC Autism Awards) Dr. Grace Iarocci has worked in […]
Staff Sharing: Back to School Tips August 7, 2020 In my role at Autism BC, I hear from many families that are struggling with the education system. It’s tough to listen to these stories. […]
Sensory-Friendly Shopping Time August 3, 2020 Did 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 […]
ASD Diagnosis for Adults July 18, 2020 Are you looking for an ASD diagnosis for adults? Currently, in BC, there are no publicly funded systems for adults that are specifically designed to […]
What is Autism? July 11, 2020 What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. The term “spectrum” refers to the wide range of communication and sensory differences […]