Community Events in BC

ACT lists workshops and conferences in BC related to autism and other diverse needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations.

PEERS for Young Adults - Online

PEERS for Young Adults - Online

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Thursday, June 27, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
PEERS for young adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and or developing romantic relationships. Young adults and social coaches (including parents or other caregivers) attend 16 weekly group sessions for 90 minutes [...]
PEERS for Young Adults (Online)

PEERS for Young Adults (Online)

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Thursday, June 27, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
PEERS for young adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and or developing romantic relationships. Young adults and social coaches (including parents or other caregivers) attend 14 weekly group sessions for 90 minutes [...]
Supporting Siblings of Autistic Children & Youth

Supporting Siblings of Autistic Children & Youth

Tuesday, April 2, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Many parents/caregivers would like to learn more about what the research says about the experiences and outcomes for siblings of a child/youth with a disability, as well as the support that may be offered to them. This session will provide: Key findings from literature to [...]
PEERS for Adolescents

PEERS for Adolescents

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - Tuesday, June 18, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
PEERS for Adolescents Information
PEERS for Teens is a 12 week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle and high school who are interested in learning new ways of making and keeping friends. Teens and parents attend 90 minute sessions through a Zoom platform for online classes, [...]
PEERS Social Program

PEERS Social Program

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - Tuesday, July 9, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
PEERS® for Adolescents is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens and adolescents who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or handling conflict and rejection. Teens are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations, and practice these skills during group socialization [...]
Online ADOS-2 Training with Dr. Lauren Thompson (Apr '24)

Online ADOS-2 Training with Dr. Lauren Thompson (Apr '24)

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - Friday, April 5, 2024    
All Day
Online ADOS-2 Training with Dr. Lauren Thompson
About the course: The goal of this training is to provide clinicians with an introduction to administration and scoring of the ADOS-2. The course is appropriate for professionals involved in autism diagnostic assessment. Use of the ADOS-2 presumes previous training and experience in direct assessment, [...]
Xenia Concerts presents: An Adaptive Concert with Triology in Vancouver

Xenia Concerts presents: An Adaptive Concert with Triology in Vancouver

Sunday, April 7, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Vancouver
Join Xenia Concerts at Pyatt Hall for a family-friendly Adaptive Concert that embraces and supports neurodiversity and disability! The jazz trio Triology, all faculty members at the VSO School of Music, have prepared a special hour-long concert program that welcomes and supports members of the [...]
Supporting Self-Regulation for Autistic Students in the Home & School

Supporting Self-Regulation for Autistic Students in the Home & School

Tuesday, April 9, 2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
It is important to support all children and youth with self-regulation and this workshop will help participants to: Develop a better understanding of self-regulation, using models from experts in the field. Learn what many schools are doing to support self-regulation for students in the classroom [...]
Supporting Self-Regulation for Autistic Students in the Home & School

Supporting Self-Regulation for Autistic Students in the Home & School

Thursday, April 11, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
It is important to support all children and youth with self-regulation and this workshop will help participants to: Develop a better understanding of self-regulation, using models from experts in the field. Learn what many schools are doing to support self-regulation for students in the classroom [...]
Sensory Friendly Morning

Sensory Friendly Morning

Saturday, April 13, 2024    
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Vancouver
Sensory-Friendly Mornings are inclusive events for individuals and families with neurodiverse or accessibility needs. Guests can explore our exhibits and galleries in a comfortable, welcoming and less crowded environment. Wherever possible, exhibits will have adjusted operations and lowered volume levels from 8–11am. Volume levels and [...]
Effective Transition Planning into Adulthood for Autistic Youth

Effective Transition Planning into Adulthood for Autistic Youth

Tuesday, April 16, 2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Transitions are a natural part of life, but they may be difficult for people with ASD. Planning for the transition into adulthood can help make this important shift manageable for both families and youth with ASD. This session will: Help families develop an understanding of [...]
Effective Transition Planning into Adulthood for Autistic Youth

Effective Transition Planning into Adulthood for Autistic Youth

Thursday, April 18, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Transitions are a natural part of life, but they may be difficult for people with ASD. Planning for the transition into adulthood can help make this important shift manageable for both families and youth with ASD. This session will: Help families develop an understanding of [...]
Learn About Support Worker Central

Learn About Support Worker Central

Tuesday, April 23, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Zoom
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 [...]
Supporting Executive Functioning Skills for Children & Youth with ASD

Supporting Executive Functioning Skills for Children & Youth with ASD

Tuesday, April 23, 2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Many individuals with ASD struggle with executive functioning, however improving skills in this area is vital for developing independence and functioning successfully in many settings. This workshop will help participants: Develop a better understanding of executive functioning and how it relates to home, school, and [...]
Supporting Executive Functioning Skills for Children & Youth with ASD

Supporting Executive Functioning Skills for Children & Youth with ASD

Thursday, April 25, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Many individuals with ASD struggle with executive functioning, however improving skills in this area is vital for developing independence and functioning successfully in many settings. This workshop will help participants: Develop a better understanding of executive functioning and how it relates to home, school, and [...]
Understanding the School System & Working Towards Collaboration

Understanding the School System & Working Towards Collaboration

Tuesday, April 30, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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 [...]
Learning About Support Worker Central

Learning About Support Worker Central

Tuesday, June 18, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Zoom
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 [...]
Pre-Kindergarten Program

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - Saturday, August 31, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our Pre-Kindergarten Program is designed for autistic children 3-5 years old. We have created an adapted curriculum that will be taught by B.C. certified teachers and supported by Behaviour Consultants (BCs) and Behaviour Interventionists (BIs). There will be two programs per day, one for high-intensity [...]
Online ADI-R Training with Dr. Somer Bishop (Oct. '24)

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

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Wednesday, October 23, 2024    
All Day
Online ADI-R Training with Dr. Somer Bishop
About the course   This two-day web-based training is intended to introduce new users of the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) to administration and scoring principles of the instrument. The ADI-R is a semi-structured, standardized parent interview designed to elicit information about social-communication deficits and restricted [...]