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On Sunday, we kicked off Neurodiversity Celebration Week in Smithers with a Sensory Potion Making Workshop. Thank you so much to EdGE Learning Centre, BRAINBOW Studio, and our remarkable participants for making this event a success. Upcoming events: autismbc.ca/events/

Registration Now Open! Sign up for AutismBC Talks with Dr. Ross Greene on March 31. Please ensure your membership is active. Not a member yet? You’ll be guided to register first. autismbc.ca/events/talks-r…

On #IWD, we celebrate autistic women and caregivers—a role that disproportionately falls on the shoulders of women. As a mostly women-run organization, we’re proud that our lived experience has led us to support autistic community. autismbc.ca/tag/autistic-w…

AutismBC is thrilled to welcome Dr. Ross Greene, bestselling author of The Kids Who Aren’t Okay, for an important and energizing conversation on supporting autistic kids through connection, compassion, and understanding. Save the date: autismbc.ca/events/talks-r…

Return-It Express lets you drop off empties and redeem your returns on the app. Now you can donate your funds directly to AutismBC with just one click. With over 100 Return-It Express locations across BC, it’s never been easier to recycle or donate! autismbc.ca/ways-to-give/o…

Community Update: We hear families’ concerns about CYSN changes. We support access for all and are not calling for funding to pause. Our focus is stability so no child loses essential supports. Read more: autismbc.ca/blog/advocacy/…

On Pink Shirt Day, we reflect on how the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. Raising understanding and acceptance of autistic traits can help kids struggle less with inclusion. Together, we can make safer, welcoming spaces. autismbc.ca/tag/bullying/

Thursday, Feb 12 is a Day of Mourning in BC for Tumbler Ridge. We stand united in sorrow and support. Resources: Mental Health Crisis Line: 310-6789, National Suicide Crisis Line: 9-8-8, Indigenous Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717.

Important information for caregivers of children with support needs: Tuesday, MCFD announced an overhaul of the CYSN model. This means major changes to benefits for autistic children, but also an expanded model of support for all disabled children. autismbc.ca/blog/news/mcfd…

Our hearts are with everyone in Tumbler Ridge during this heartbreaking time. We are deeply saddened by the tragic events at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. To students, families, educators, first responders, and the community, we stand with you and hold space for all impacted.

On Friday, we closed our staff conference with creativity. We each painted a background and our name. Then we had the opportunity to paint or write something on each canvas about the artist, their contributions, their qualities. This exercise helped bring our team even closer.

AutismBC is closed today and tomorrow for a long-awaited staff gathering. We will be meeting in person to discuss our plans for the near future, do some learning and bond as a team. It is such a privilege to take the rare opportunity to all be in one room. autismbc.ca/resources

FSI & AutismBC are sharing an open letter calling for more neuroaffirming, trauma informed media representation of people experiencing mental health distress. This letter comes in response to news coverage of a Port Coquitlam resident in the care of CLBC. autismbc.ca/blog/news/resp…

“We invite you to walk with us, not just as allies, but as co-builders of a community where belonging isn’t conditional it is foundational.” – Suzanne Perreault, Executive Director of AutismBC Read on in our new, interactive annual report to learn more. autismbc.ca/annual-report/

Thank you for donating $39,581 during our year-end giving! 🙌 You are the heart of AutismBC, supporting autistic people and caregivers. Missed out? Donate here: autismbc.ca/ways-to-give/

For many autistic people, turning a special interest into a career can be life-changing, but it’s not always simple. Merging passion and work can open doors to exciting opportunities, while also bringing unique challenges to navigate along the way. autismbc.ca/blog/special-i…

“Excellent Information provided. [...] A kind, human touch is clearly evident.” — AutismBC Member, 2024 Read on in our new, interactive Annual report to learn more about how our programs support our members across the province. autismbc.ca/annual-report/

Learning about mental health is important, as is learning about how to recognize when you need help and how to get it. Today is #BellLetsTalk day. Let’s consider autistic mental health in this conversation. More resources about autism and mental health at autismbc.ca/tag/mental-hea…

MCFD has updated 2 forms related to Autism Funding applications: • Autism Funding Non-BCAAN (private) Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (CF0904) • Confirmation of Previous Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (CF0905) For more information, visit: autismbc.ca/blog/news/upda…

Are you a Vancouver Island-based advocate with lived experience as an autistic person or caregiver? Support the autistic community with the power of knowledge, meaningful connections, and inclusive events as our new Regional Coordinator, Vancouver Island. autismbc.ca/about/careers/