Community Events in BC

Families have the opportunity to work with their child’s school team in a variety of ways throughout the school year. This session will review: Connections between the roles, rights and responsibilities of teaching staff, administrators, and parents. Relevant policies and procedures that guide programming and [...]

P.E . Pals P.E. Pals is an afterschool club to both make friends and exercise! Our indoor space has lots of room to move around and be active. We will play a variety of group games and activities such as tag, dancing, yoga, obstacle courses, [...]

With school being out soon, parents/caregivers must plan for 2 months of summer break. This can be a time of fun and family activities, but it can also increase stress for caregivers and children/youth with ASD. This session will: Provide preparation strategies and tips that [...]

With school being out soon, parents/caregivers must plan for 2 months of summer break. This can be a time of fun and family activities, but it can also increase stress for caregivers and children/youth with ASD. This session will: Provide preparation strategies and tips that [...]

Having a diagnosis of ASD increases the likelihood of having mental health symptoms or a diagnosed mental health disorder. This session will: Provide a brief overview of the most common mental health challenges among the ASD population.  Help parents/caregivers identify when to seek mental health [...]

Research is showing that the incidence of girls on the autism spectrum is higher than previously thought. The expression of autism may be somewhat different in girls than it is in boys. This workshop will help you to develop a better understanding of: The differences [...]

Research is showing that the incidence of girls on the autism spectrum is higher than previously thought. The expression of autism may be somewhat different in girls than it is in boys. This workshop will help you to develop a better understanding of: The differences [...]

Educational accommodations and supports are designed to minimize obstacles for learning or participating in the educational environment. The accommodations and supports a student receives will depend on their needs and the goals set in their Individual Education Plan. This session will include: An overview of [...]

Educational accommodations and supports are designed to minimize obstacles for learning or participating in the educational environment. The accommodations and supports a student receives will depend on their needs and the goals set in their Individual Education Plan. This session will include: An overview of [...]

West Coast Centre for Learning hosts Mandy Doman from Advanced Brain to introduce The Listening Program (TLP), a music-based therapy aiding mental, physical, and emotional health. TLP is versatile, benefiting various individuals from different backgrounds, including those with learning challenges, ADHD, Autism, anxiety disorders, and [...]

Many families wonder how the physical and hormonal changes of adolescence will affect their child on the spectrum. This session will: Discuss physical/mental/emotional growth in the teen years Provide ideas for how to support common challenges relating to education, as well as friendships Discuss how [...]

Many families wonder how the physical and hormonal changes of adolescence will affect their child on the spectrum. This session will: Discuss physical/mental/emotional growth in the teen years Provide ideas for how to support common challenges relating to education, as well as friendships Discuss how [...]

Grief is a universal experience; however, it comes at different points of life for individuals. Supporting autistic children and youth who are dealing with the death of a loved one or a pet, a family members serious illness or other losses is imperative. Grief can [...]

Grief is a universal experience; however, it comes at different points of life for individuals. Supporting autistic children and youth who are dealing with the death of a loved one or a pet, a family members serious illness or other losses is imperative. Grief can [...]

Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC), a free, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation, you will learn how the job board works, how to [...]

Sexual health education in BC schools aims to equip students with the information, motivation, and behavioural skills needed to enhance sexual health and avoid negative sexual health outcomes. All individuals have the right to learn all they can to enable them to become sexually healthy [...]

Sexual health education in BC schools aims to equip students with the information, motivation, and behavioural skills needed to enhance sexual health and avoid negative sexual health outcomes. All individuals have the right to learn all they can to enable them to become sexually healthy [...]

Engaging morning full of activities like arts and crafts and games! This is in a smaller group for more meaningful connections with campers. 

In a small group, friends go to nearby parks and venues, to foster a sense of ownership and belonging. The children choose their own adventures for the day picking from a list of options! This option is for children aged 8+. 

Educational camps for kids are pivotal in fostering continuous learning and personal growth beyond traditional classroom environments. They merge the excitement of discovery with educational enrichment, promoting essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. These camps are particularly crucial for children with autism, [...]