AutismBC Connects: Jenny Story July 5, 2021Jenny Story is the 2020 BC Autism Awards Self-Advocate of the Year award winner as well as an accomplished author and animator! We love watching […]
AutismBC Connects: Supporting Your Gender Diverse Child June 29, 2021Mac Walsh (she/he/they) and their mom, Heather Walsh (she/her), were kind enough to sit down with us and share their perspectives on supporting your gender […]
AutismBC Connects: Erica Mac aka Piano Punk June 11, 2021Erica Mac, aka. Piano Punk, is a Lower Mainland-based musician and advocate. We are so appreciative that Erica was willing to share her experiences with […]
AutismBC Connects: Autism, Pride, and Mental Health May 30, 2021Iris Gray is a Vancouver Island-based Self-Advocate who was short-listed for the 2020 Autism Awards. She is a passionate advocate for mental health and inclusivity […]
AutismBC Connects: Meditation and Mental Health May 25, 2021Noelle Smith is an Interior-based self-advocate who was nominated for the 2020 BC Autism Awards Self-Advocate of the Year award. Noelle’s inspiring journey as a […]
Staff Sharing: OCD and Mental Health May 8, 2021For the month of May, we are talking about mental health. OCD is often a co-occurring condition with autism, so our very own Lisa Watson […]
Let’s Run for Autism: Scotiabank Charity Challenge Jun 2 – Jul 5 May 4, 2021Fun, Fitness, and Fundraise for AutismBC at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K Virtual Race Charity Challenge from June 2 – July 5th, 2021! Click […]
AutismBC Connects: Autistic and of Asian Descent April 24, 2021Juliani Kusmanto is a woman of Asian descent on the autism spectrum. She grew up in Indonesia before coming to Canada, where she discovered she […]
Autism Q and A: The Importance of Inclusive Language April 7, 2021Inclusive language is something we at AutismBC are staunch advocates for. We listen to our community and learn from them. We understand that language is […]
AutismBC Connects: Receiving a Diagnosis After Your Child March 22, 2021Belinda Fries is an autistic woman and mother who was diagnosed with autism in her thirties. For this AutismBC Connects, she shares her experiences and […]
AutismBC Connects: The Female Autism Phenotype March 9, 2021Kristen Hovet, Founder and Author of the website The Other Autism, a website focused on the female autism phenotype, recently took some time to share […]
Theme Resources: Celebrating Autistic Women March 8, 2021For the month of March, we would like to celebrate Autistic Women everywhere! Please check out the list below to learn more about some incredible […]
