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Managing Distressed Behavior for Parents, Families and Caregivers

This in-person introductory course is designed to emphasize practical, non-confrontational approaches for assisting individuals experiencing significant distress and exhibiting challenging behaviors.

Last day to register is October 16 at 11:59pm

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Resources for the Punjabi-speaking community in British Columbia.

Transition to Adulthood Hub

Outlines a framework for supporting young people from high school to adult life.

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Executive Functioning Skills with Sarah Ward: A Webinar Series

Web streaming live , Canada

Join Sarah Ward for a four-part webinar series this Fall. The interactive sessions will focus on developing executive functioning skills and building a supportive community.

$220.00 – $320.00

Managing Distressed Behavior for Parents, Families and Caregivers

Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Langley Campus 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC, Canada

This in-person introductory course is designed to emphasize practical, non-confrontational approaches for assisting individuals experiencing significant distress and exhibiting challenging behaviors.

Get Tickets $150.00 11 tickets left

Language Matters: Transforming Healthcare for Neurodivergent People

Web streaming live , Canada

Level: Beginner to AdvancedFor: Health care professionals, family members, autistic youth and adults, and community professionalsAutism Specific?: NoZoom captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided.Language Matters: Transforming Healthcare for Neurodivergent PeopleA free event supported by your donations. Please register below by November 28.Friday, November 29, 202412:00 pm to 1:30 pm... Continue Reading

An Early Intervention Model for Children with Autism: JASPER core domains, evidence, and implementation

SFU Vancouver at Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join Dr. Connie Kasari and Dr. Stephanie Shire for a two-day event presenting JASPER (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement and Regulation), an early intervention model for children with autism. Learn about new research approaches to personalizing interventions and supporting children’s development.

Get Tickets $250.00 – $300.00

Empowering Neurodivergence: Affirming Approaches to Promote Wellbeing and Belonging for Autistic Students

SFU Vancouver at Harbour Centre 515 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Research practitioners and Autistic individuals will demonstrate the importance of learning neuro-affirming educational practices. Gain insights and practical skills in creating inclusive environments that support neurodivergent students and become a stronger ally and advocate for the Autistic Community.

Get Tickets $250.00 – $300.00

ADOS-2 Clinical Training 

SFU Vancouver at Harbour Centre 515 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join Dr. Adam McCrimmon (PhD, RPsych) for a three-day, in-person Clinical Training on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2). The ADOS-2 is used for assessing and diagnosing ASD across ages, developmental levels, and language skills.

Get Tickets $1,700.00 18 tickets left
Autism Videos @ ACT: Practical Information for Parents and Professionals

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.

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.

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ACT in Punjabi
Punjabi-language resources, and videos.

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Explore the latest in autism research or visit the Mental Health & Autism Project.

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!

Visit the New Diagnosis Hub, developed to help parents put an intervention program in place for their child who has been newly diagnosed with ASD in B.C.
Read the comprehensive information in the Autism Manual for B.C., ACT’s Guide for Living & Working with Children and Adults with ASD.

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, October 17, 2024 - Thursday, January 30, 2025

PEERS for Young Adults - Online

Monday, October 21, 2024 - Monday, December 16, 2024

Social for Life – Abbotsford

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Online ADI-R Training with Dr. Somer Bishop (Oct. '24)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Autism in the Teen Years