Summer Camps & Activities for Children and Youth
🌞 Planning for summer?
Explore a variety of camps and activities for children and youth, including inclusive and adapted programs across BC.
Spots fill quickly — we encourage families to plan ahead and connect directly with program providers.
📄 For full details and program listings, please refer to the guide:
🎄 Holiday Tips for Neurodivergent Individuals, Families, and Caregivers
Discover practical, autism-friendly Hallowe’en tips to help children and youth enjoy the celebration in safe, comfortable, and meaningful ways. From sensory-friendly strategies to flexible participation options, this guide supports families in creating positive holiday experiences.
🎃 Hallowe’en Tips for Autistic Children and Youth
Discover practical, autism-friendly Hallowe’en tips to help children and youth enjoy the celebration in safe, comfortable, and meaningful ways. From sensory-friendly strategies to flexible participation options, this guide supports families in creating positive holiday experiences.
Collaboration in Practice: What the Difficult Days Revealed — Part II
When a school team seems unwilling to help, advocacy becomes both essential and exhausting. In this reflection, a parent shares lessons learned—from seeking clarity and documenting every step, to knowing when to escalate—to ensure children receive the meaningful support they deserve.
Collaboration in Practice: What Difficult Days Revealed — Part I
When collaboration with schools feels one-sided, even the most committed families can feel discouraged. Early on, school meetings often felt more like battles than conversations, leaving me questioning whether my child’s needs were “too much.” Through reflection, I learned that resistance can come from different places — systems, hopelessness, or unwillingness — and recognizing the difference is key to moving forward.
You’re Not Alone: Finding Strength Through IEP Meetings
IEP meetings can feel overwhelming—filled with hope, worry, and tough decisions. This article offers encouragement, practical tips, and reminders that parents are never alone in navigating the challenges of advocating for their child’s education.
Back-to-School Tips for Supporting Neurodivergent Children: Preparing and Adjusting
Returning to school after the summer can be both exciting and challenging—especially for neurodivergent children and their families. This guide offers practical, neuro-affirming strategies to ease the transition, from preparing routines and sensory supports before school starts to building calm after-school practices once the year is underway.
Parenting Across Borders: Raising an Autistic Child in a New Country (Part I)
Moving to a new country brings both opportunities and challenges—but when you are also raising a child on the autism spectrum, the journey becomes even more complex. In this personal reflection, an immigrant parent shares the unique struggles and lessons of navigating language barriers, unfamiliar systems, and cultural differences, while celebrating resilience and the everyday victories of parenting.
Helpful New Tool for Families: The Laurel Foundation / ACT Autism Collective
The Laurel Foundation / ACT Autism Collective has launched a free online tool designed to help families navigate autism supports with greater ease. By completing a short, confidential survey, families receive a personalized list of resources recommended by others with similar experiences. Accessible to families across Canada—including rural and remote communities—this tool is simple, private, and created with families in mind.
For Sale: Boat with a Purpose- Support ACT – Autism Community Training
Set sail for a good cause! This beautiful 32 foot Fairline isn’t just a great catch—it’s also an opportunity to support a charity making a real difference.