Special interests
Josh Goring: From Special Interest to Successful Career
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 […]
Special Interest-Focused Career Planning for Autistic Teens and Adults
Special interest-focused career planning can provide a way for autistic people of any ages to do what they love and love what they do.
Politics and self-advocacy with Basil Langevin
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.
Life as an autistic artist with Mitchell Brager
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!
Petr’s Play-Doh Pictures
Eleven-year-old Petr recently immigrated to Canada from Czech Republic with his family. Petr is non-speaking and uses an iPad to communicate. In this blog, (with the help of his mom, Eliška) he shares all about his new life in Canada and his fantastic Play-Doh art!