Upcoming Live Events
ACT provides a wide-range of autism-related training to parents and professionals, mostly at Simon Fraser University's Downtown Campus in Vancouver, Canada. We also web stream events and these are open to registrants internationally. We offer bursaries to parents and professionals, targeting low-income participants.
Visit our events page to see our eight 2018 upcoming events:
B.C. Resources
Looking for autism & special needs resources specific to British Columbia? Visit the new 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!
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Find practical autism resources with the AID search. We've made it even easier to find resources and tools for parents and professionals with a new subject listing. Free and relevant world-wide.
You can also find 自閉症社區訓練協會 (ACT in Chinese), ACT in Punjabi, Online Mental Health & Autism Project: Looking Beyond Autism, and Autism Research.
Autism Videos @ ACT
AVA - Autism Videos @ ACT covers practical topics on issues across the lifespan - free! We have nearly 30 videos, grounded in research and good practice, providing reliable, non-commercial information to help professionals and parents. ACT videos by leading practitioners from a wide-range of professional backgrounds, allow ACT to serve the autism community internationally, no matter where our viewers live. No registration is required!
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Social Stories with Carol Gray - July 19 & 20, 2018 - Nanaimo, BC
Social Stories can play an essential role in enhancing communication and bringing down anxiety among individuals with ASD. Over the past two decades, Social Stories, and their innovator, Carol Gray, have earned the respect of parents, professionals, and people with autism, for their utility in providing clear explanations of what is often a confusing social world.
Event Details
The Essentials of Advocacy: A Parent’s Guide to Advocating for their Child with Special Needs
This presentation highlights essential information for parents, and the professionals who support them, in understanding the systems that control access to services for children with special needs.
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Search over 1,000 vetted information resources related to ASD, including online articles, videos, and websites.
Upcoming Events
July 19 & 20, 2018 - Nanaimo
July 30 - August 3, 2018 - Surrey
August 16 & 17, 2018 - Vancouver
August 24th, 2018 - Vancouver
B.C. Community Resources
News from ACT on Facebook
“What is the responsibility of a sibling for a sibling?” A mother describes the relationship between her autistic son and his siblings, the difficulties of balancing all those needs, and her uncertainty about the future.
Reluctant Keepers of a Brother With Autism
mobile.nytimes.com
We have always believed that our twins should take responsibility for their older brother when we no longer can.More thoughts and data on the screening and diagnosis of women, from two researchers in the United Kingdom.
Autism screening tool may not detect the condition in some women
theconversation.com
Many autistic women may be missing out on a diagnosis, new study reveals.“Every time we went on a trip, we’d try something new so that we could expand his safety bubble.” With summer fast approaching, this article links to various resources that can help families plan autism-friendly vacations and prepare their child for travel.
How to see the world with an autistic child
theglobeandmail.com
Mom’s first-hand knowledge of travelling with special-needs child inspires her to help other families do the sameA look at what some colleges in the US are doing to help students on the spectrum make a successful transition to post-secondary studies. If you are interested in this topic you may also want to view this free ACT video, Thriving in Youth with ASD, by Dr. Jonathan Weiss. The video includes a panel discussion with tips about preparing for post-secondary studies. www.actcommunity.ca/education/videos/thriving-in-youth-with-asd
How colleges can prepare for students with autism
spectrumnews.org
Increasing numbers of young adults with autism are pursuing a college education. Many campuses are not ready for them.Special Needs Community Events
ACT lists workshops and conferences in B.C. related to autism and other special needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations.
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ACT in Punjabi
ACT has been able to both create and identify valuable resources for the Punjabi-speaking community in British Columbia.
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