An article by Cady Stanton discussing their lived experience with late diagnosed Autism. A reflection on rebuilding community and claiming space after an adult autism diagnosis—navigating burnout, masking, and friendship from a Canadian writer’s perspective. Published Online: August 15th, 2024 Published on Facilitate Joy! (Autism and ADHD Consulting)
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Inclusive Education BC
A national initiative allied with Inclusion Canada that promotes quality inclusive schooling. It showcases research and success stories from schools across the country that have embraced inclusion: for example, co-teaching models, positive behaviour supports, and differentiated instruction benefiting all learners. The site also offers policy briefs and parent resources underscoring that students with intellectual or …
Autism Outreach for Educators – POPARD
The Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD) supports BC educators working with autistic students. POPARD provides consulting services to schools (a specialist might observe a student and suggest strategies), offers training workshops on topics like positive behaviour support or social skills, and develops teaching resources, all to promote successful inclusion of students …
SET-BC (Special Education Technology)
A provincial outreach program that loans assistive technology and provides training to BC school districts. SET-BC helps students with disabilities (e.g. those who are non-verbal, blind/low vision, or have physical challenges) access the curriculum by providing equipment like speech-generating devices, adapted computers, or switch controls, and trains teachers to use these tools effectively, enabling neurodiverse …
The Cost of Exclusion:Autistic Students, Higher Education, & Unmet Needs
This blog-post written by Jaime Hoerricks (PHD) is a a firsthand reflection on the intersections of autism, sensory overload, and gender in school. She talks about her experience with receiving accommodations in school, navigating an early-college diagnosis of Autism, as well as her daughters experience navigating university without a diagnosis. Click the link below to …
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Trans Care BC (Provincial Health Services)
A B.C. program connecting trans people, their loved ones and health professionals with information, education, and support. Provides province-wide resources to navigate gender-affirming healthcare, including regional clinics for youth, a peer support directory, information on changing ID, and training for clinicians to deliver trans-inclusive care. Click on the link below to learn more and visit …
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Gender-affirming Care in Action – REDI UBC Panel
Recorded April 3 2024: a UBC-led panel with trans health practitioners and individuals with lived experience reflects on real-world gender-affirming care in B.C., including youth perspectives. Through their stories of lived experience this seminar showcases “valuable insights into the healthcare needs of transgender and gender-diverse individuals and expands understanding of how to deliver compassionate and …
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Support – POPFASD
A BC Education program that gives teachers tools to support students affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). POPFASD shares practical strategies (like visual schedules, sensory breaks, and individualized goal-setting) tailored for the learning and behavioural profile of FASD. They also host an annual conference and maintain an extensive online library to educate school staff …
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BCEdAccess Society
A parent-led group advocating for students with disabilities and special needs who face exclusion in school. BC Ed Access documents cases of children being informally excluded (sent home early or asked not to come, due to lack of supports), and presses the Ministry and school districts to end this practice. They run an online support …
Kristen Campbell: A PANDAS/PANS Perspective through the Eyes of an Adult
This article shares an interview with Kristen Campbell, now an adult, who shares her story of living with PANS as a child. Kristen shares her experiences with being diagnosed as a child, challenges, and the impact that it’s had on her. To learn more and read Kristen’s story, click the button below.