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ACT – Autism Community Training
ACT specializes in evidence-informed training, research, and resources to support neurodiverse individuals.
We provide a comprehensive information portal with 3,000 resources, the Autism & Intellectual Disability (AID) Search.
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Upcoming Events
Evidence-informed training opportunities featuring provincial and international experts on a range of topics.
Introduction to A Compassionate and Collaborative Approach for Improving Relationships and Behavior with Greg Hanley
Join Gregory Hanley, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA for a two-hour webinar providing an overview of a compassionate and collaborative Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approach for improving relationships and behavior.
A Compassionate and Collaborative Approach for Improving Relationships and Behavior with Greg Hanley
Join Gregory Hanley, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA for a three-day workshop exploring a compassionate and collaborative and trauma-assumed version of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for improving relationships and behavior.
Autism, Sexual Health, and Safety: Empowering Community
Accessible sexual health education is an essential part of students’ learning. In this two-day workshop, sexual health educators will present on educational approaches and resources to support sexual age-appropriate, accessible health education for autistic individuals.
Discover Autism Videos @ ACT, where you can learn from top clinicians who share their latest research and experience on autism and neurodiversity. Whether you need guidance on Toilet Training, Sleep, Mental Health, PBS, IEP’s, Research or more, we have over 80 videos to help you understand and support neurodiverse individuals.
Ready Set Coach: Supporting Children with ASD in Community Recreation
Building Community Recreation Skills: Why It’s Important to Get Your Child with Autism Involved, and Where to Start
Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive in Sport and Recreation
Combating Compassion Fatigue for Families and Caregivers of Children with Diverse Needs
Understanding the Needs of Girls and Women on the Autism Spectrum
Girls and Women with Eating Disorders – Why are ASD and ADHD Missed?
Girls Night Out: Lessons learned from a unique intervention for girls with autism
Practical Strategies for Supporting Mental Wellness of Teenage Girls and Women with ASD
Autism & Intellectual Disability Resources
ACT has extensive information resources, including guides, articles and videos on a wide-range of topics, in multiple languages, sourced internationally to meet the needs of families and community professionals.
ACT 自閉症社區訓練協會，是加拿大卑詩省內針對家有自閉症兒童的家庭提供線上資訊和教育訓練的非營利機構。
Punjabi-language resources, and videos.
Autism & Diverse Needs Resources for British Columbia
Looking for resources specific to British Columbia? Visit the B.C. Resources page to find community agencies, recreational activities, service providers, support groups, education & employment, community events, the autism manual, new diagnosis hub, transition to adulthood, and much more!
Community Events
ACT lists workshops and conferences in B.C. related to autism and other diverse needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations.
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - Thursday, November 9, 2023
Developing Skills – Culinary Kids – Cloverdale
Friday, September 22, 2023 - Friday, November 10, 2023
HANG Stories & Crafts: South Fraser – Cloverdale
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - Saturday, November 25, 2023
Social Sprouts – Surrey
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Vancouver (Richmond) Autism Speaks Canada Walk 2023 – Richmond
