New PBS Learning Series
Watch ACT's new Positive Behavior Support in School, Home and Community series. This learning stream of eleven presentations tackles the serious issue of how to work with children with challenging behaviors.
How Classmates Can Facilitate Positive Social Behaviors for Children with ASD Tier 3 Interventions and Supports – Behavior Technician Training for Paraprofessionals
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!
Mental Health and Autism video series
Latest videos, + 4 more new videos. Part of the Online Mental Health & Autism Project.
Mental Health in Post-Secondary Education: What is It Like for Students with ASD and What Does the Research Say? - Dr. Rashmeen Nirmal Girls and Women with Eating Disorders – Dr. Christopher Gillberg Practical Strategies for Supporting Mental Wellness of Teenage Girls and Women with ASD – Dori Zener
Find Autism Information
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.
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Women & Girls with Autism
Researchers are increasingly recognizing that autism affects women and girls differently than males. Delays in diagnosis are common, reducing access to services, with implications for long-term mental health and employment prospects.
These presentations feature recent research, with a focus on the experience and perspectives of women and girls with autism.
Watch NowSongs on the Water: A Musical Showcase in Support of ACT
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Vancouver Rowing Club
Welcome summer 2019 with a very special evening of music, food, and friendship to benefit ACT – Autism Community Training. Featured artists include Melanie Dekker, Kate MacColl, Ben Heffernan, Yvonne McSkimming, and Mark James Fortin.
Event DetailsSearch the Autism Information Database
Search over 1,300 vetted information resources related to ASD, including online articles, videos, and websites.
News from ACT on Facebook
An overview of the difficulties many face qualifying for Canada’s disability tax credit, with a look at a case where the Canada Revenue Agency denied the credit to a woman who has social anxiety disorder, phobias, anxiety and depression. (In the end, a judge overruled that decision.)
Canada’s disability tax credit is valuable, but qualifying for it can be a huge challenge
business.financialpost.com
Jamie Golombek: A tax case decided earlier this month provides us with yet another example of how difficult qualifying for the DTC can be“As I watched, I thought that is mostly all Landon wants. To feel a genuine part of the group while achieving success.” An anecdote about how an autistic student was included and encouraged by a popular, athletic student. What is your reaction to this story? Do you have any thoughts about how often this kind of acceptance is encountered in school settings?
Teacher Praises Parents for Raising ‘Mighty Fine Child’ Who Cheered an Autistic Classmate
theepochtimes.com
Reddit user wzleblanc was swelling with pride over his son, Lucas, after reading a heartfelt letter written to ...I still think respect and kindness for others should be the bare minimum and not be seen as exceptional.
“My daughter will always be invited to the neighborhood pool party.” A new property development in Phoenix is designed with the needs of disabled people in mind, but homes there can also be purchased by those who do not have disabilities (and have the means to buy a home). What do you think of this approach to housing for those who have developmental disabilities?
Neighborhood Under Construction For Those With Special Needs
disabilityscoop.com
In what developers say is a first, an entire neighborhood of brand-new homes is set to hit the market that is specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities.This is a brilliant concept. A very innovative idea. 💙
Yay! We need to build these everywhere
“It wasn’t until after my autism diagnosis that I realized how essential my tae kwon do training is for my mental health and day-to-day functioning.”
My Tae kwon do Black Belt Changed My Life as an Autistic Woman
self.com
It helps me cope with the challenges of my autism.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.
View Community Events自閉症社區訓練協會 | ACT in Chinese
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諮詢及轉介服務的非營利機構。
ACT in Punjabi
ACT has been able to both create and identify valuable resources for the Punjabi-speaking community in British Columbia.
View Punjabi-language Resources