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We are eagerly anticipating the summer holidays, followed by a vibrant fall season packed with a variety of exciting events: From Executive Functioning Skills to Food Selectivity and Sleep-Related Problems, we aim to offer something for everyone. And don’t miss out on our new Autism tailored, targeted programs. Plus, we… Continue Reading

Our upcoming events all incorporate a distinct family component, from managing distressed behaviour to supporting kids during mealtimes. And, with summer at our doorstep (hopefully!), we are also inviting providers in BC to submit their summer camps to our community events list. And don’t forget to mark your calendar for… Continue Reading

We are happy to announce that Eva-Maria Rauter has recently joined the ACT Team in the role of Administrative Events and Marketing Coordinator. Eva-Maria is originally from Austria. Before she moved to Canada in 2024, she worked for a large healthcare organization in Switzerland for seven years. In her last… Continue Reading

Every year, thousands of researchers from around the world dedicate their time and effort to produce scientific papers on autism. These papers are a testament to the unwavering commitment of the scientific community to understand and address the challenges faced by individuals with autism. ACT’s team is dedicated to curating… Continue Reading

Our gratitude goes to everyone who donated to us in 2023! We are very grateful for our volunteers who spent their time to support ACT’s work – we could not have done it without you! A special thank you to our board of directors, supporters, event speakers, our members, and newly formed Autistic Advisory… Continue Reading

It is difficult to believe that it has been one year since I began the role of Executive Director. Since then, our small but mighty team has accomplished great things and achieved many milestones. In 2023, we hosted several presenters including Amy Weatherby; Michelle Garcia Winner & Pamela Crook; Ross… Continue Reading

The Representative for Children and Youth is asking for your response to a survey that will inform a report that will be released in early 2024. Many families across BC have not yet had a chance to complete the check-in. The survey is being kept open until November 30.

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Navigating the Education System presented by Michelle Schmidt is our latest video on Autism Videos @ ACT (AVA). This presentation is part of our new “ACT Chats” series which includes free informational events, content and resources presented by ACT. This two-hour chat goes over what parents and community partners need… Continue Reading